Evgeny Svechnikov

Evgeny Svechnikov: Biography in Details

Who is Evgeny Svechnikov?

Evgeny Svechnikov is a Russian professional ice hockey forward.

He currently is playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL).

He was drafted 19th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Age, Parents, and Education

Svechnikov was born on October 31, 1996, in Neftegorsk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia.

His nationality is American and his ethnicity is Asian-European.

His birth name is Evgeny Igorevich Svechnikov.

Following his birth, in the 1995 Neftegorsk earthquake, his family moved to Barnaul.

His mother’s name is Elena Svechnikov and his father’s name is Igor Svechnikov. He has a brother named Andrei Svechnikov.

Education History

There is no information on Evgeny’s educational background.

Evgeny Svechnikov: Professional Life and Career

In 2012, soon after his move to Kazan in 2010, Svechnikov began his junior career playing for Bars and Irbis, junior teams of the Ak Bars Kazan club system.

He made his pro debut with Ak Bars before reaching the age of 17, during the 2013–14 season.

Svechnikov was drafted in the second round, 63rd overall, in the 2013 CHL Import Draft by the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles and committed to the organization for the 2014–15 season.

In his rookie season, he finished third in club scoring and ranked second among QMJHL rookies with 32 goals and 46 assists in 55 games.

He led his team in points-per-game at 1.42.

Following an outstanding rookie season, he was named to the QMJHL All-Rookie Team and featured in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.

On June 26, 2015, Svechinkov was drafted 19th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

On October 2, 2015, the Red Wings signed Svechinkov to a three-year, entry-level contract.

During the 2015–16 season, Svechnikov recorded 32 goals and 47 assists in 50 games.

His 79 points ranked second on the team and tied for 18th in the QMJHL, while his 47 assists placed 17th and his 13 power-play goals tied for eighth.

On April 24, 2016, Svechnikov was assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL). On April 3, 2017, Svechnikov was recalled by the Red Wings.

Prior to being recalled he recorded 18 goals and 26 assists in 68 games for the Griffins.

He leads all Griffins rookies in points and ranks among the top AHL rookies in goals (T10th), points (T6th), game-winning goals (T1st), and shots (2nd). He made his NHL debut for the Red Wings later that night in a game against the Ottawa Senators. In his debut, he scored the game-winning shootout goal.

Apart from that, he has also represented Russia in various international tournaments.

This includes World U17 Hockey Challenge in 2013, Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament in 2013, IHF World U18 Championships in 2013 and 2014, and IHF World U20 Championships in 2016.

In 2015, he was awarded the QMJHL All-Rookie Team in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

How much is the net worth of Evgeny Svechnikov?

He has a net worth of $3.5 million and his salary is $2 million.

Rumors and Controversy

Svechnikov has not been dragged into much greater controversies or rumors.

He, however, has been dragged into rumors regarding his injury.

He has, thus far, managed to keep a clean image in the eyes of the public and fans.

Evgeny Svechnikov: Body Measurements

Evgeny has a height of 6 feet 3 inches. His body weighs 83kg.

He has light brown hair and brown eyes.

Evgeny Svechnikov: Social Media Profile

Evgeny is active on Instagram.

He has more than 29.6k followers on Instagram.

Furthermore, he is inactive on Facebook and Twitter.

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