Alexei Kovalev
Alexei Vyacheslavovich Kovalev (Russian: Алексей Вячеславович Ковалёв, IPA: [ɐlʲɪkˈsʲej vʲɪtɕɪˈslavəvʲɪtɕ kəvɐˈlʲɵf]; born February 24, 1973) is a Russian professional ice hockey coach, executive and former professional player. He is currently serving as the assistant coach for HC Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
| Alexei Kovalev | |||
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Kovalev with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2011 | |||
| Born |
February 24, 1973 Tolyatti, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 222 lb (101 kg; 15 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Dynamo Moscow New York Rangers Lada Togliatti Pittsburgh Penguins Montreal Canadiens Ak Bars Kazan Ottawa Senators Atlant Moscow Oblast Florida Panthers | ||
| National team |
Unified Team and Russia | ||
| NHL Draft |
15th overall, 1991 New York Rangers | ||
| Playing career |
1989–2014 2016–2017 | ||
During his career, he played in over 1,300 National Hockey League (NHL) games over 18 seasons for the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Florida Panthers between 1992 and 2013. He was originally drafted by the Rangers and won a Stanley Cup with them in 1994.
Kovalev also played in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) with Atlant Moscow Oblast, and was last active with EHC Visp of Switzerland's National League B.