Alexander Alexeyev (ice hockey)

Alexander Alexeyev (born 15 November 1999) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing under contract with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] He was drafted 31st overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

Not to be confused with Aleksandr Alekseyev (ice hockey, born 1968).

Alexander Alexeyev
Born (1999-11-15) 15 November 1999
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team Washington Capitals
NHL Draft 31st overall, 2018
Washington Capitals
Playing career 2019–present

Playing career

Alexeyev was drafted in the first round, third overall, by the Metallurg Novokuznetsk in the 2016 Kontinental Hockey League draft. He was later selected by the Red Deer Rebels in the Canadian Hockey League Import Draft and chose to move to North America to play hockey.[2] After playing two years in the Western Hockey League, Alexeyev was drafted 31st overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.[3] On 24 September 2018, Alexeyev signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Capitals.[4]

Career statistics

Regular Season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2015–16 SKA-Serebryanye Lvy MHL 201128 —————
2016–17 Red Deer Rebels WHL 414172124 —————
2017–18 Red Deer Rebels WHL 457303729 32352
2018–19 Red Deer Rebels WHL 4910334334 —————
2019–20 Hershey Bears AHL 583182116 —————
AHL totals 583182116 —————
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
2019 Canada

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2015 Russia U17 6 0 4 4 2
2016 Russia U18 6th 5 0 2 2 4
2016 Russia IH18 5 0 0 0 2
2019 Russia WJC 7 2 4 6 10
Junior totals 23 2 10 12 18
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References
  1. "Alexander Alexeyev at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com.
  2. "Rebels Take Alexander Alexeyev In CHL Import Draft". reddeerrebels.com. 28 June 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  3. Regan, J.J (22 June 2018). "Capitals go to the WHL again, select defenseman Alex Alexeyev with first-round pick". nbcsports.com. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  4. "Capitals Sign Alexander Alexeyev". NHL.com. 24 September 2018. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Lucas Johansen		 Washington Capitals first round draft pick
2018		 Succeeded by
Connor McMichael
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