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180. Alexei Zhitnik

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180. Alexei Zhitnik
Alexei Zhitnik holds the distinction of being the first defenseman born in the former Soviet Union to play over 1,000 Games in the NHL.  Early in his career Zhitnik was a member of the famed Red Army and he would join his “comrades” to North America.  Zhitnik would go to two All-Star games and internationally would help the Unified Team win the Gold Medal at the Olympics in 1992.  He would win a Silver Medal with Russia in 1998.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Kiev, Ukranian SSR, The Soviet Union
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 2013
  • Position: Defence
  • Played For: Atlanta Thrashers, Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers
  • Non-NHL Teams:

    CSKA Moscow

    Dynamo Moscow

    Team Soviet Union (Canada Cup 1991)

    The Unified Team (Olympics, 1992)

    Team Russia (Olympics 1998 & 2006, World Cup of Hockey 1996, World Hockey Championship 1992, 1994, 1996 & 2000)

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    All-Star (2) (1999 & 2002)

    Stanley Cup Rings (None)

    Olympic Gold Medal (1) (The Unified Team, 1992)

    Olympic Silver Medal (1) (Russia, 1998)

Should Alexei Zhitnik be in the Hall of Fame?

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