Birthdate: July 31, 1986
Birthplace: Magnitogorsk, USSR
You think the Pittsburgh Penguins is all about Sidney Crosby? Wrong! This Russian hockey star is one of the main reasons they have a chance at the Stanley Cup! Kidzworld's got the bio!
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Growing up in Alexander Ovechkin. After his first professional season, Evgeni was so impressive, he was drafted second overall in the 2004 NHL Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, a contract dispute between his Russian team and the Penguins delayed Evgeni's NHL debut for a couple of years. For the next few years, Evgeni shined in the international spotlight by being named MVP of the 2006 World Junior Championships.NHL Career 5b2o2u
Evgeni finally made his Sidney Crosby. The two are considered the modern day Wayne Gretzki and Mark Messier. He came back the next year even stronger by making the All Star team and led the Penguins to the playoffs. This season, Evgeni collected a career-high 106 points and was named a finalist for the Hart Trophy - the league's MVP award.A Special Player 714d3z
Evgeni has the chance to be one of the best players the league has ever seen. He has superior offensive skills, he can ice.Did U Know? 2e1m37
Evgeni Says... 4h162y
"The most important that my dream was to play in NHL. It was difficult to have all those changes in the lifestyle, on the ice. But to have that kind of teammates that I have, it became much easier. I have huge from all my teammates, from all the guys on the ice."Related Stories:
