Alexey Marchenko
Russian ice hockey player, NHL athlete
Born
January 2nd, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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Born in 1992, Marchenko played as a defenseman in the NHL primarily for the Detroit Red Wings. He began his professional career in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) before moving to North America. Marchenko made his NHL debut in 2015 and accumulated significant playing time over several seasons. After his tenure with the Red Wings, he transitioned to several other teams, continuing to showcase his skills on the ice.
Played for the Detroit Red Wings
Competed in the KHL
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