Ilya Kovalchuk
Ice Hockey player, 2014 Olympic Gold Medalist
Born
April 15th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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A prominent ice hockey player from Russia, achieved recognition in the NHL and international play. Began professional career in 1999 with Spartak Moscow before moving to the NHL, selected first overall in the 2001 NHL Draft by the Atlanta Thrashers. Played for the New Jersey Devils and the Los Angeles Kings. Won the Stanley Cup with the Kings in 2014. Represented Russia in multiple international competitions, securing a gold medal at the 2014 Sochi Olympics and a silver medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
2014 Olympic Gold Medalist
Stanley Cup Champion with Los Angeles Kings
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