Andrei Svechnikov

Andrei Igorevich Svechnikov (Russian: Андрей Игоревич Свечников, IPA: [ɐnˈdrʲej ˈiɡərʲɪvʲɪtɕ ˈsvʲet͡ɕnʲɪkəf]; born 26 March 2000) is a Russian professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Hurricanes selected him second overall in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

Andrei Svechnikov
Svechnikov at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics
Born (2000-03-26) 26 March 2000
Barnaul, 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

Playing career

Svechnikov began his junior career in North America with the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League (USHL). He signed a tender with the Lumberjacks in May 2016, due in part to proximity to his brother's American Hockey League (AHL) team in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[1] In the 2016–17 season, he led the team in scoring and finished sixth overall in the league. Svechnikov was named to the All-USHL Team and declared USHL Rookie of the Year.[2][3]

Svechnikov was selected first overall in the 2017 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Import Draft by the Ontario Hockey League's (OHL) Barrie Colts.[4] During his first season with the club, he recorded 40 goals and 32 assist for 72 points in 44 games. He was rewarded the Emms Family Award as rookie of the year.[5] At the end of the season, he was the top-ranked North American skater by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau for the upcoming NHL Entry Draft.[6]

At the draft, the Carolina Hurricanes selected Svechnikov second overall.[7] On 30 June, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the team.[8]

Svechnikov made his NHL debut on 4 October 2018, going scoreless in a 2–1 loss to the New York Islanders.[9] One day later, he recorded his first career NHL point (an assist) in a 3–1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.[10] On 7 October, Svechnikov scored his first career NHL goal during an 8–5 win against the New York Rangers. In doing so, he became the first player born in the 2000s to score an NHL goal.[11] Svechnikov finished his rookie season with 20 goals and 17 assists for 37 points. He also recorded 5 points in 9 postseason games.

On 29 October 2019, Svechnikov become the first NHL player to score a “Michigan” goal, doing so against David Rittich in a 2–1 win over the Calgary Flames.[12] He scored a similar goal on 17 December against the Winnipeg Jets.[13] He greatly improved on his previous season's totals, scoring 24 goals and 37 assists for 61 points. The Hurricanes matched up with the Rangers in the 2020 Qualifying Round.[14] In Game 2 of the series, Svechnikov scored a hat-trick during a 4–1 win. The feat was the first in Hurricanes/Hartford Whalers franchise postseason history.[15]

Personal life

Svechnikov's older brother, Evgeny, was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Svechnikov originally comes from Barnaul in Siberia, but his family has relocated twice to access better teams and coaching for their sons. They first moved to the Moscow area, then Kazan.[16]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2016–17 Muskegon Lumberjacks USHL 4829295868 —————
2017–18 Barrie Colts OHL 4440327267 8561112
2018–19 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 8220173762 93259
2019–20 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 6824376154 64378
NHL totals 150445498116 15751217

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2015 Russia U17 62356
2016 Russia WJC18 6th 52022
2016 Russia IH18 54150
2016 Russia U17 45382
2017 Russia WJC18 745910
2018 Russia WJC 5th 50552
Junior totals 3217173422

Awards and honours
Award Year
USHL
First All-Star Team 2017
Rookie of the Year 2017
OHL
Emms Family Award (OHL Rookie of the Year) 2017–18

References
  1. USHL (1 May 2016). "Andrei Svechnikov signs tender with Muskegon Lumberjacks". USHL. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  2. "Andrei Svechnikov Named USHL Rookie of the Year". USHL. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
  3. "All-USHL Teams Announced". USHL. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  4. Morreale, Mike G. "Svechnikov to sign with Barrie of Ontario Hockey League". National Hockey League.
  5. Pereira, Gene. "Colts' Svechnikov named OHL Rookie of the Year". Simcoe Review. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  6. "Svechnikov stays No. 1 in Central Scouting final rankings". NHL.com. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  7. Brown, Michael. "Canes Draft Andrei Svechnikov Second Overall". Carolina Hurricanes. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  8. Williams, Terrell. "Canes Sign Svechnikov to Entry-Level Contract". Carolina Hurricanes. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
  9. Gross, Andrew. "Thomas Greiss spectacular in season opener as Islanders win on Josh Bailey's overtime goal". Newsday. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  10. Stacy, Mitch. "Aho, Ferland power Hurricanes over Blue Jackets 3-1". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  11. Alexander, Chip. "Svechnikov, Canes leaping for joy after fun game". The News and Observer. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  12. Pickens, Pat. "Svechnikov converts lacrosse-style goal in Hurricanes win against Flames". National Hockey League. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
  13. Gretz, Adam. "Svechnikov scores another lacrosse-style goal for Hurricanes (Video)". NBC Sports. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  14. Seravalli, Frank. "NHL outlines 24-team return-to-play format, June 26 Draft Lottery". TSN.ca. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  15. Rosen, Dan. "Svechnikov hat trick helps Hurricanes top Rangers in Game 2 of Qualifiers". National Hockey League. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  16. "Young Russian hockey star Andrei Svechnikov – and his mother – are loving their stay in Muskegon". Local Sports Journal. 16 November 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Martin Nečas		 Carolina Hurricanes first round draft pick
2018		 Succeeded by
Ryan Suzuki
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