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Russian professional hockey player Ilya Kovalchuk currently plays for the Atlanta Thrashers in the National Hockey League. In 2001, Kovalchuk became the first Russian born player to be drafted first overall in the NHL draft.
On February 15, 2009, Kovalchuk scored a hat trick (three goals in a single game) within a span of 6:51 to help the Thrashers defeat the Anaheim Ducks 8-4.CBSSports.com: Kovalchuk Breaks Seven-Minute Hat Trick...
NHL Career
Kovalchuk was drafted first overall in the 2001 NHL draft by the Atlanta Thrashers. He immediately joined the team and played 65 games his rookie year. Kovalchuk scored 29 goals and 22 assists during the 2001-2002 regular season, earning him a nomination for the NHL Rookie of the Year award, the Calder Trophy. Kovalchuk scored the most goals during the 2003-2004 season, earning him the Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy. He played in the Russian Super League during the 2004-2005 NHL lockout. Kovalchuk returned to the Thrashers following the lockout and in 2006, became the first Thrashers player to score over 50 goals in a single season.Career Highlights
- 2002: Winter Olympics, bronze medal with Team Russia
- 2002: NHL YoungStars Game
- 2002: Runner-up for the Calder Trophy
- 2004: NHL All-Star Game
- 2004: Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy
- 2008: NHL All-Star Game
Timeline
- 1999-01: HC Spartak, Russian Super League
- 2001: Drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers
- 2001-04: Atlanta Thrashers
- 2004-05: Ak Bars Kazan, Russian Super League
- 2005-present: Atlanta Thrashers
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Ilya Kovalchuk Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Atlanta Thrashers
- Internet Hockey Database: Career Stats
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 235
- Rookie Year: 1999-2000
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Ilya Kovalchuk's One-Man Show #LifeAfterTheNHL
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@injuryexpert Pt 1 Exhibit A) Rumor Central -->Kovalchuk story--> Ilya Kovalchuk has said his main reason for not signing an extension was..
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Open tweet to Ilya Kovalchuk: Please sign an extension soon. Your fans are going crazy with anticipation!!!! Thank you.
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@wyshynski Y? Stevie Y, that's why! What about Ilya Kovalchuk or Keith Tkachuk?
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Ilya Kovalchuk to Montreal
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