Evgeny Svechnikov Biography

Who is Evgeny Svechnikov?

The Russian ice hockey forward specialist Evgeny Svechnikov plays in the National Hockey League (NHL) for Detroit Red Wings. In the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, it was drawn up as the 19th overall by Detroit Red Wings.

Evgeny Svechnikov: Birth Facts, Family, and Childhood

Svechnikov was born in Sakhalin Oblast, Russia on 31 October 1996. He is an American citizen and an Asian-European descent.

Evgeny Svechnikov's real name is Evgeny Igorevich Svechnikov. After his birth, his family got relocated to Barnaul in 1995 after a Neftegorsk earthquake. His father's name is Igor Svechnikov and his mother's name is Elena Svechnikov. 

Evgeny Svechnikov: Education History

Evgeny hasn't given much information about his educational background.

Evgeny Svechnikov: Professional Life and Career

In 2012 Svechnikov started his professional career with Bars and Irbis, junior clubs from the Ak Bars Kazan Club scheme. Shortly after his trip to Kazan in 2010. Before the era of 17, during the summer 2013–14, he produced his pro start with Ak Bars.

In the second round of the 2014–15 season, 63rd overall, Svechnikov was drawn up and committed in the CHL Import Draft of Cape Breton's Screaming Eagles 2013. He completed fifth in team scoring, finishing second among QMJHL rookies with 32 objectives and 46 assists in 55 matches during his rookie season.

In a 1.42-point match, he resulted in his squad. He was appointed a QMJHL All-Rookie team after an excellent star campaign and was represented in the Top Prospects Game of the CHL / NHL. Svechinkov was drawn up in 19th place in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings on 26 June 2015. Red Wings agreed on a three-year agreement with Svechinkov on 2 October 2015.

Svechnikov has scored 32 objectives in 50 matches during the 2015-16 season, with 47 assists. His 79 points finished second in the squad, tying for an eighteenth place on the QMJHL and his 47 assists finished 17th.

The Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL) was allocated to Svechnikov on April 24, 2016. The Red Wings were recalled on 3 April 2017. He had 18 objectives and 26 assistance in 68 Griffins matches before he was remembered.

He led all Griffin rookies in the leading AHL objectives (T10th), wins (T6th), game winner (T1st) and shoots (2nd). he's a leader in points and rates. Later in the evening in a match against the Ottawa Senators, he produced his NHL debut at the Red Wings. He scored the winning objective for the game during his debut.

Besides, in several global competitions, Svechnikov has represented Russia. This involves the 2013 U17 World Hockey Challenge, the 2013 Memorial Tournament in Ivan Hlinka, the 2013 and 2014 IHF U18 World championships and the 2016 IHF U20 World Championships. In 2015, he was recognized as a Main Junior Hockey League of Québek (MJJHL) QMJHL All-Rookie Team.

Evgeny Svechnikov: Salary and Net Worth

Evgeny Svechnikov has an estimated net worth of $3.5 million. He reportedly receives an annual salary of $2 million from his current club Detroit Red Wings.

Evgeny Svechnikov: Rumors and Controversy

Svechnikov isn't a controversial man, he likes to keep his personal life away from the media and lives a simple life which closed all doors for rumors to make way into the media.

Evgeny Svechnikov: Body Measurements

Evgeny is 6 feet 3 inches/ 1.90 meters tall in height and weighs around 83 kgs / 183 lbs. Further, his hair color is light brown and also has brown eyes.

Evgeny Svechnikov: Social Media Profile

Evgeny is active on various social media platforms like Instagram twitter and facebook and has around 13.7k followers on Twitter.

Updated On Wed May 08 2019 Published On Mon Dec 03 2018 By