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	Alexander Ovechkin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alexander is the son of Tatiana and Mikhail Ovechkin.
		On June 26, 2004, Alexander Ovechkin was drafted 1st overall by the Washington Capitals.
		Ovechkin is only the second Russian in NHL history to be drafted first overall; Ilya Kovalchuk was made the first by the Atlanta Thrashers in 2001.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alexander_Ovechkin (1166 words)

	Alexander Mogilny - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alexander Mogilny (Александр Геннадиевич Могильный, Aleksandr Gennadijevič Mogil'nyj) born on February 18, 1969, in Khabarovsk, USSR (now Russia) is a professional ice hockey player.
		Ovechkin later said in an interview how he was honored to be receiving the nickname of one of his boyhood heroes.
		Alexander Mogilny was the first ever European to lead the league in goals scored, first Russian to be named to the NHL all-star team, and is (as of the end of the 2005-06 season) the second all-time Russian scorer in the NHL.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alexander_Mogilny (807 words)

	Carolina Hurricanes - Draft 04 Carolina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Ovechkin debuted in the Russian Elite League at the age of 16.
		Ovechkin was born just two days after the cut-off for eligibility in the 2003 Draft.
		Alexander's country has already called on him at the senior level, and he is currently competing for Russia at the World Championships in the Czech Republic.
	www.carolinahurricanes.com /custom/radD700E.asp (987 words)

	Alexander Ovechkin \| Goals \| Pictures \| Sidney Crosby \| Pics \| NHL 2007 \| Biography \| Bio \| Ice Hockey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Alexander Ovechkin was born in Moscow in 1985.
		Alexander started playing ice hockey when he was eight and caught the eye of his coaches, who took note of his quickness on the ice and creative stick handling.
		Alexander Ovechkin wears number 8 because that's the number his mom wore when she played basketball for Russia.
	www.kidzworld.com /site/p7119.htm (392 words)

	Washington Capitals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Ovechkin, a 6', 1", 214-pound native of Moscow, appeared in 53 games last season for Dynamo Moscow of the Russian Hockey League, leading the team with 13 goals while adding 10 assists.
		Last season Ovechkin also represented his country in the World Junior Championships, leading his team to a third-place finish while recording a team-high five goals and seven points in six games, and the World Championships, scoring a goal and an assist in six games.
		At 17 Ovechkin was the youngest skater on that championship under-20 squad and notched six goals and one assist in six games.
	www.washingtoncaps.com /news/index.cfm?cont_id=247607 (538 words)

	Caps' Corner - Washington Capitals NHL Hockey - Alexander Ovechkin
		For years, the adjective scouts have used to describe Alexander Ovechkin was that he was so 'complete' for a mere prospect.
		Ovechkin is also a leader and accountable, bringing enthusiasm, a positive attitude and joviality to the ice and the room.
		A few days prior to the deadline to exercise his escape clause, Ovechkin informed Omsk that he was opting out of the RSL and his contract for the RSL season.
	mywebpages.comcast.net /bmarshall63/ovechkin_profile.html (662 words)

	Alexander Ovechkin - Alexander-Ovechkin.info
		His parents say they knew he would be an athlete when Alexander chose to run up the steps to their apartment rather than take the elevator.
		Ovechkin's brother, Sergei, who later died in a car accident, saw that Alexander loved hockey and insisted that he be allowed to return.
		Alexander Ovechkin is on pace to be the winner of the NHL Rookie of the year Calder Trophy.
	www.alexander-ovechkin.info (428 words)

	FOX Sports: Alexander Ovechkin
		News: Sources tell TSN that forward Alexander Ovechkin is healthy and will be in the lineup on Friday when the team faces the Vancouver Canucks.
		Impact: Ovechkin absorbed a slapshot to the leg and fell to the ice in the final seconds of the Capitals' 5-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.
		Ovechkin was seen walking around after the game.
	msn.foxsports.com /nhl/player/342351 (124 words)

	Ovechkin Hits the Switch, Caps Burst Past Lightning (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Rookie Alex Ovechkin is euphoric after scoring a goal deep into the third period to send Tuesday's game at MCI Center into overtime, where he would win it in a shootout.
		Ovechkin took a pass from Jeff Halpern at center ice, muscled his way past a Lightning defender and flipped the puck into the net, tying the game, much to the roaring approval of the fans at MCI Center.
		Ovechkin's previous two penalty shot goals began with a stutter-step fake in deep and ended with him backhanding the puck from point-blank range.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/15/AR2005111501725.html (766 words)

	Alex Ovechkin : Rotoworld.com - Alex Ovechkin Biography from Rotoworld.com
		Ovechkin absorbed a slapshot to the leg and fell to the ice in the final seconds of the Capitals' 5-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.
		Alexander Ovechkin is off to a slow start in many people's minds, but his production is similar to his start last year.
		Alexander Ovechkin was held without a point in the Capitals first game of the season.
	www.rotoworld.com /content/playerpages/player_main.asp?sport=NHL&id=1790 (785 words)

	Alexander Ovechkin Dominates in MVP Fashion
		And Ovechkin is even more outstanding when you look at his team, as he is basically a one-man show.
		As if Ovechkin's 79 points weren't impressive enough, it becomes crystal clear how remarkable he is when you realize that his 79 points are more than twice as many as the Capitals' second highest scorer, Dainius Zubrus, who has 36 points and is a staggering 43 points behind Ovechkin.
		If Ovechkin has any possible thing weighing against him it's that Thornton and Jagr are playing on teams who are getting much better results in the standings than the Capitals, and that could play a factor.
	www.extremeicehockey.com /news/2006/03-14.htm (636 words)

	Ovechkin or Crosby? - Ice Hockey
		With all the hype surrounding both Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, especially the latter, this season and the performances put forth by both, the question debated by hockey fans worldwide is, “Who is the better player?”
		The Russian born Ovechkin finished third in the NHL scoring race while Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada’s Crosby finished sixth.
		Ovechkin may come away with the prestigious Calder Trophy, but remember, Howie Meeker won the Calder in 1947 beating out another young star in the making: Gordie Howe.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art43768.asp (404 words)

	Alexander Semin News
		A day after Alex Ovechkin failed to score for the second time in two shootout attempts, and sixth in a row dating from last season, the Washington Capitals' star winger acknowledged he's considering a new...
		Alexander Semin had a goal and an assist during Washington's five-goal first period, and the Capitals cruised past the Florida Panthers 5-2 Wednesday night.
		The addition of Richard Zednik, Brian Pothier and Alexander Semin was supposed to be the solution for the Washington Capitals' problematic power play.
	www.topix.net /hockey-players/alexander-semin (596 words)

	Fredericksburg.com - This Alexander truly is great
		Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin has a good reason for the gleam in his eyes: the 20-year-old is nearing 50 goals and 100 points, a feat accomplished by only one other rookie in NHL history.
		Ovechkin already has dibs on the most unbelievable goal of the year, the one in which he flicked his stick while rolling on the ice during a January game against the Phoenix Coyotes coached by Wayne Gretzky.
		Ovechkin got the better of The Great One again during the Olympics, scoring the game-winning goal for Russia that knocked Canada out of the tournament.
	fredericksburg.com /News/FLS/2006/042006/04102006/182131 (705 words)

	Sports - Alexander Ovechkin Bails Out Capitals
		Ovechkin set up the late winning goal, and the Capitals skated off with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday that snapped a three-game skid.
		But one flick of Ovechkin's wrist on an improbable long pass was enough to prevent a fourth overtime in four meetings between the teams this season.
		Ovechkin slipped a rink-wide pass through traffic to Chris Clark on the right wing, and Clark tapped the puck to Zubrus, who scored after splitting two defenders in the slot.
	www.wset.com /news/stories/0106/298414.html (960 words)

	Go see Alexander Ovechkin play hockey. Now. - Silver Chips Online
		Ovechkin is in the top ten in the league in goals with 18; pretty remarkable considering he's the only player the Capitals have that can be remotely called a scoring threat.
		Ovechkin brings a level of intensity, speed and maturity each night that would be expected of a 10-year veteran.
		Ovechkin's certainly very, very good, and the Capitals are very lucky to have him on their team.
	silverchips.mbhs.edu /inside.php?sid=5977 (867 words)

	Capitals' Ovechkin nears 50 goals
		Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals' leading scorer, is two goals shy of the mark and six points away from 100 entering Saturday's game in Ottawa.
		Ovechkin fired eight shots toward Cristobal Huet on Thursday but couldn't beat the Montreal Canadiens goaltender and settled for two assists to extend his points streak to seven games (five goals, seven assists).
		Ovechkin is slowly separating himself from Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby in the battle for Calder Trophy honours as NHL rookie of the year.
	www.cbc.ca /story/sports/national/2006/04/01/Sports/ovechkin-capitals060401.html (1591 words)

	Alexander Ovechkin Lights the Lamp with EA’s NHL 07 - Xbox
		Washington Capitals rookie phenom Alexander Ovechkin has signed with Electronic Arts to be the cover athlete and spokesman for its EA SPORTS branded NHL 07 game.
		Exceeding his freshman status, Ovechkin made his presence known by finishing the season third overall in the League for points (106), tied for third in goals (52), and first in shots (425).
		Ovechkin exploded onto the scene in the 2005-06 season, playing with a level of intensity, passion, and talent that is causing many to label him the new face of the NHL.
	news.teamxbox.com /xbox/11215/Alexander-Ovechkin-Lights-the-Lamp-with-EAs-NHL-07 (473 words)

	CCMSports.com > News/Press > CCM's Standout Alexander Ovechkin Sets The Pace! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Fans of Alexander Ovechkin can get in the game from February 28th to March 12th by registering on www.ccmsports.com and submitting a nickname they think best reflects this athlete’s individuality, both in his style and performance.
		Alexander Ovechkin, who plays with CCM Vector stick and skates, will personally give the participant who comes up with the best nickname a set of hockey equipment similar to the one he uses when he scores his unbelievable goals.
		In addition to becoming the ambassador of Alexander Ovechkin’s nickname, and receiving a complete new set of CCM Vector equipment, the winner will have the opportunity to spend time with his idol during a special “meet n’ greet”, which will take place later on this season.
	en.ccmsports.com /corpo/news/view_press.php?id=225&cachebuster=1152292863 (572 words)

	RotoTimes.com - Alexander Ovechkin - Fantasy Hockey Profile
		Alexander Ovechkin had to be helped off the ice with only seconds left in Wednesday's game after being hit on his right leg by a shot, according to the AP.
		With his first period gaol on Thursday, Alexander Ovechkin became only the second rookie in NHL history with 50 goals and 100 points, according to the AP.
		Alexander Ovechkin was expected to rejoin the Caps last night, following his Olympic trip, though his availability for tonight is unclear, according to the Washington Post.
	www.rototimes.com /nhl/player/2134 (210 words)

	SI.com - NHL - Caps select Russian Ovechkin with top pick - Saturday June 26, 2004 8:39PM
		Yevgeny Malkin and Alexander Ovechkin try to bask in the spotlight of being the first Russians to go 1-2 in the draft.
		Ovechkin was the consensus top player available Saturday, and the Washington Capitals spurned several offers for the No. 1 pick and took the total package forward.
		Ovechkin, 18, was the overwhelming favorite before the NHL's Central Scouting department ranked him first among European skaters.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2004/hockey/nhl/06/26/draft.saturday/index.html (1309 words)

	Alexander Ovechkin Stats, Statistics and Fantasy News - RotoWire.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Ovechkin got a scare in the final seconds of Wednesday's 5-3 win at Colorado when he was hit on the right leg by a slap shot off the stick of Capitals defenseman Shaone Morrisonn, the Washington Post reports.
		Ovechkin netted one goal and assisted on another Thursday in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Thrashers.
		Ovechkin picked up an assist Saturday but was pretty much kept in check by the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday night.
	www.rotonews.com /hockey/player.htm?ID=2101 (218 words)

	Hockey Rants
		IIHF Talking Head and leader of the anti-NHL brigade, Szymon Szemberg,makes the case that Alexander Ovechkin shouldn't be considered a rookie, and that Sidney Crosby ought to win the Calder by default...
		The more 'unfair' component is that Alexander Ovechkin is 2 years older than Crosby, and has 2 years more of hockey experience at ANY level and 2 years more of physical development.
		By the true definition, Ovechkin is a rookie just as is the veteran minor-league who makes his NHL debut at age 26.
	jesgolbez.blogspot.com /2006/05/alexander-ovechkin-not-rookie.html (1182 words)

	Alexander Ovechkin CCM Vector Stick With 50th Goal and Date Inscription (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Alexander Ovechkin is fast emerging as one of the finest young talents in the NHL.
		The Washington Capitals used their first pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft to select Ovechkin and he has more than rewarded their confidence in him.
		Alexander Ovechkin has hand signed this Washington Capitals CCM Vector hockey stick and added the inscription, "#50, 4/13/06." A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included.
	www.lacrossegiant.com /sovecsts000001.html (157 words)

	Alexander Ovechkin Player Profile Prospect (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		During the summer of 2002, Ovechkin earned ice time on Dynamo’s second and third lines, establishing himself in the Super League (Russia 1).
		Ovechkin made his national team debut in style, skating the entire tournament on Russia’s top line with former NHLer and one of Russia’s top sniper, Maxim Sushinsky.
		Ovechkin missed the 2003 NHL Entry Draft eligibility date by just a day.
	www.hockeysfuture.com /prospect.php?pid=3126 (379 words)

	Ovechkin engraves name in NHL history
		On Monday, Ovechkin got his 100th point in style, scoring a goal with 90 seconds left in overtime to give the Capitals a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins.
		Ovechkin also registered his 49th goal and needs just one more to become the first rookie with 50 goals since Selanne in 1992-93.
		Ovechkin has dazzled hockey watchers with his blazing speed, slick puck-handling ability and accurate shot.
	www.cbc.ca /sports/story/2006/04/11/ovechkin-rookie-points060411.html (1214 words)

	NBCOlympics.com - Athletes - Alexander Ovechkin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Forward Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is an emerging superstar as a rookie in the NHL.
		Mitchell Layton/Getty ImagesAlexander Ovechkin is a young star for the Washington Capitals and Team Russia.
		Ovechkin's mother, Tatyana, won two Olympic gold medals in basketball (1976, 1980).
	www.nbcolympics.com /athletes/5085513/detail.html (251 words)

	Washington Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin, Andrew Cassels, Ilya Kovalchuk, National Hockey League, Atlanta Thrashers - ...
		ATLANTA -- Washington rookie Alexander Ovechkin ended a personal scoring skid and then added to his shootout mastery of the Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday night.
		After having a goal and three assists in regulation to end his mini-slump of two games without a point, Ovechkin scored the only goal in the shootout to lift Washington past Atlanta 6-5, giving the Capitals a rare road victory.
		Ovechkin also scored the only shootout goal in the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Thrashers in Washington on Nov. 4.
	cbs.sportsline.com /nhl/gamecenter/recap/NHL_20051222_WAS@ATL/rss (890 words)

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