Andrei Svechnikov
| Andrei Svechnikov | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Svechnikov in 2018 | |||
| Born |
26 March 2000 Barnaul, Altai Krai, Russia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team | Carolina Hurricanes | ||
| NHL draft |
2nd overall, 2018 Carolina Hurricanes | ||
| Playing career | 2018–present | ||
Andrei Igorevich Svechnikov (Russian: Андрей Игоревич Свечников, IPA: [ɐnˈdrʲej ˈiɡərʲɪvʲɪtɕ ˈsvʲetɕnʲɪkəf]; born 26 March 2000) is a Russian professional ice hockey right winger. He currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Career
[change | change source]Before playing in the NHL, Svechnikov played one season with the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and one season with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He had a successful time with both the Lumberjacks and Colts. With the Lumberjacks, he was named the USHL Rookie of the Year and was also named to the All-USHL Team.[1][2] With the Colts, he was awarded the Emms Family Award as the rookie of the year for the Ontario Hockey League.[3]
He was drafted 2nd overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2018 NHL entry draft.[4] On 30 June, Svechnikov signed a three-year, $832,500 entry-level contract to join the Hurricanes.[5] On 4 October, Svechnikov made his NHL debut in a 2–1 loss against the New York Islanders.[6] The next day, he recorded his first NHL point, assisting on a Jordan Martinook goal in a 3–1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets.[7] Two days later, Svechnikov scored his first NHL goal against Petr Mrázek in a 8–5 loss against the New York Rangers. He also became the first player born in the 2000s to score a goal in the NHL.[8] On 26 August 2021, Svechnikov signed a eight-year, $62 million contract to stay with the Hurricanes.[9]
Personal life
[change | change source]Svechnikov's older brother, Evgeny also played in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings, Winnipeg Jets, and San Jose Sharks.[10]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Andrei Svechnikov Named USHL Rookie of the Year". United States Hockey League. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ↑ "All-USHL Teams Announced". United States Hockey League. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Colts' Andrei Svechnikov named OHL Rookie of the Year". Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Canes Draft Andrei Svechnikov Second Overall". Carolina Hurricanes. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Canes Sign Svechnikov to Entry-Level Contract". Carolina Hurricanes. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Thomas Greiss spectacular in season opener as Islanders win on Josh Bailey's overtime goal". Newsday. Archived from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Aho, McElhinney power Hurricanes to win over Blue Jackets". Sportsnet. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Andrei Svechnikov becomes first 2000-born player to score NHL goal". Sportsnet. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Canes Agree to Terms with Andrei Svechnikov". Carolina Hurricanes. Archived from the original on June 16, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ↑ "NHL Draft 2018: Carolina Hurricanes take Andrei Svechnikov with second overall pick". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
Other websites
[change | change source]- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or ESPN.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database