Alexander Semin is a professional hockey player with Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. On January 3, 3009, Semin got in a fight during a game with New York Rangers' Marc Staal. Semin's fighting style was described by the National Post as "horrific" and "embarrassing".National Post: Capitals' Semin not a pretty fighter (January 4, 2008) Other pundits thought that he looked like he was beating a drum.Capitals Insider (WaPo): Battle of the Bizarre Fights (January 4, 2008)

Semin began his career playing junior hockey in Russia. He was drafted 13th overall in the 2002 NHL Draft by the Washington Capitals. He made his NHL debut in 2003, playing 52 regular season games. Semin returned to Russia during the 2004-05 NHL Lockout to play for the Lada Togliatti in the Russian Super League. He was forced to stay an additional season in the RSL to fulfill a commitment to the Russian military. The government allows players to play professional hockey in Russia rather than serving the required two years of military service. Semin was able to return to the Capitals in 2006, signing a two year contract with the team on April 11, 2006. Semin later renewed his contract on October 27, 2007, to stay in Washington for an additional two years.

• March 3, 1984: Born

• 2002: Drafted in the 1st Round by the Washington Capitals

• 2003: Debuts with the Washington Capitals

• 2004-2005: Played for Lada Togliatti (NHL Lockout)

• 2005: Signed with the Khimik Mytischy of the Russian Super League

• 2005: Played for Team Russia in the World Championships (Bronze Medal)

• 2006: Played for Team Russia in the World Championships

• 2006: Signed by the Washington Capitals to a two-year contract

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