Alexander Mogilny
Ice Hockey Player, Stanley Cup Champion
Born
February 18th, 1969
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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Played ice hockey as a winger in the NHL. Began professional career in the Soviet Union before moving to North America. Played for teams including the Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, and New Jersey Devils. Achieved notable success in the 1999 Stanley Cup playoffs with the Dallas Stars. Contributed to the development of hockey in his home country by being part of the first wave of professional players to defect to the West.
Won the Stanley Cup with the New Jersey Devils in 2003
Scored over 1,000 points in NHL career
Won a gold medal at the 1988 Olympics with the Soviet Union
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