Alexei Emelin
Ice hockey player, NHL defenseman
Born
April 25th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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Played professional ice hockey primarily as a defenseman in the NHL. Started career in the Russian Superleague before moving to the NHL. Played for the Montreal Canadiens and the Nashville Predators. Participated in international competitions, representing the national team at the World Championships and other tournaments. Known for physical play and defensive skills.
Played for the Montreal Canadiens from 2011 to 2017
Competed for the Russian national team in multiple World Championships
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