Alexander Ovechkin

Ovechkin was Born

Sep 17, 1985

One of the soon to be greatest players was born Sep 17, 1985. His name was Alexander Ovechkin. He was born with the love for the game.

Debut

Jan 1, 2001

Alexander Ovechkin making his super league debut. Makes his debut with the dynamo. Alexander coming right out of the gates ready to go jan, 1 2001

U18 tournament

Jan 1, 2002

Alex makes his first appearance in a major international tournament. Leading Russia to the gold medal. Also earning his very own first gold medal of his career.

Juniors

Jan 1, 2003

Alex leads his Russian junior team to the championship once again. This time to the championship with ease. Securing the top prize once again.

Draft

Apr 1, 2003

Alex learns that the Florida Panthers tried to draft him in the 9th round of the 03 draft. He missed the age cut by just two days. The young star was so close.

Making history

Jan 1, 2004

Making history. Ovechkin becomes the youngest player in Super league history to lead the Dynamo in scoring. Now holding that record.

Drafted

Apr 1, 2004

Alex is drafted #1 overall in the 04 draft by the Washington Capitals. The wait is finally over for the young star. The career of his life has now started.

Lockout

Jan 1, 2005

Alex is forced to wait to show his talents in the big league. Due to the NHL lockout in the 04-05 season. Wait is soon to be over...

NHL Debut

Dec 1, 2005

Ovechkin tallies at least one point in the first eight games of his career. Best rookie so far this year. also making his appearance known.

New contract

Jan 1, 2007

Alex signs a 13- year contract extension worth $124 million dollars. The first ever 9 digit deal in the NHL. Ovechkin making the deal with the Washington capitals.

Goals

Apr 3, 2008

Ovechkin scores 65 goals in one season. Most he has gotten up to this point. One of his best seasons of his NHL career

Captain

Jan 10, 2010

Ovechkin is named captain of the Washington capitals. One of the best players in the NHL. Very highly deserved promotion.

Winter Classic

Jan 1, 2011

The winter classic. First winter classic that ovechkin has been apart off in his career. One of the best moments you can be apart of in your NHL career.

500th goal

Jan 10, 2016

Ovechkin becomes the 43rd player to score 500 NHL goals with a power-play goal against the Ottawa Senators at Verizon Center. Ovechkin also getting on outstanding reaction from the fans. Also getting the 500th goal at home and in front of his parents and owners.

1000 points

Jan 11, 2017

Ovechkin finally getting number 1000 on the board. Alex Ovechkin scored the 1,000th point of his NHL career Wednesday with a goal for the Washington Capitals against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He is the 84th player to score 1,000 NHL points, the 37th to do so with one franchise.

Olympics

Apr 4, 2017

Ovechkin goign to the olympics. Even tho the regular NHL season eill still be running during this time. "I didn't change my mind and I won't," Ovechkin said.