Alex Kovalev The Habs AK27

Alexei "Alex" Vyacheslavovich Kovalev (Russian: Алексей Вячеславович Ковалёв, Aleksey Vyacheslavovich Kovalyov; born February 24, 1973, in Togliatti, U.S.S.R.) is a Russian professional ice hockey right winger and alternate captain with the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL. He has also been a licensed aircraft pilot for several years. Also known as "Kovy", "AK-27" and the NHL "Artist".

Alexei Kovalev was drafted by the New York Rangers in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, first round, 15th overall, becoming the first Russian player to be drafted in the first round. Best known for his sleek stickhandling skills, he became an important part of the Rangers' 1994 Stanley Cup run, finishing with the third-most points for New York in the playoffs. Kovalev, Alexander Karpovtsev, Sergei Nemchinov, and Sergei Zubov were the first Russians to have their name on the Stanley Cup.

During the 199495 NHL lockout, Alexei was playing for the team of his home town, Lada Togliatti, the Russian Champion of 199394 season. Kovalev scored 8 goals (and registered 8 assists) in 12 games. Kovalev occasionally stops in Tolyatti to give clinics at his old hockey school. He also participated into Lada 30th anniversary game, and scored a hat trick for the Lada veterans team.

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[GTAnikoliberty]

nice 1

[ghebrehiwot]

what a player