Guide Note

Russian professional hockey player Alexei Zhitnik plays for the Atlanta Thrashers of the National Hockey League

Fast Facts

Full name: Alexei Nikolayevich Zhitnik
Born: October 10, 1972
Birthplace: Kiev, Russia
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 225 lbs.
Position: Defence
Shoots: Left
Draft year: 1991
Spouse: Luda

NHL Career

Zhitnik was drafted 81st overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1991 NHL Draft. He played one season in Russia after the draft before joining the Kings in 1992 for his NHL debut. On February 14, 1995, Zhitnik was traded to the Buffalo Sabres. He stayed in Buffalo until August 2, 2005, when he signed as a free agent with the New York Islanders. A December 16, 2006, trade sent him to the Philadelphia Flyers. Zhednik was traded again on February 24, 2007, and was sent to the Atlanta Thrashers.

Career Highlights

1992: Winter Olympics, gold medal
1996: World Cup of Hockey, bronze medal
1998: Winter Olympics, silver medal
1999: NHL All-Star Game
2002: NHL All-Star Game
2007: 1000th career NHL game on February 20th

Timeline

1989-90: Sokol Kiev, Russian Super League
1991: Drafted by the Los Angeles Kings
1991-92: CSK Moscow, Russian Super League
1992-95: Los Angeles Kings
1995-04: Buffalo Sabres
2004-06: New York Islanders
2006-07: Philadelphia Flyers
2007-present: Atlanta Thrashers

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Alexei Zhitnik Vital Stats

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- Height: 5 ft 11 in
- Weight: 214 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1992 - 1993

Alexei Zhitnik Timeline

October 10, 1972: Born
1991: Drafted 81st overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL Entry Draft
1992: Makes debut with Los Angeles Kings
1995: Traded to Buffalo Sabres
2004: Signed with New York Islanders
2006: Traded to Philadelphia Flyers
2007: Traded Atlanta Thrashers, where he currently is playing

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