Alexei Zhamnov
15 Interesting Facts
Alexei Zhamnov was a standout Russian NHL center and Olympic gold medalist who recorded 719 points over 807 regular season games.
He won an Olympic gold medal with the Unified Team at the 1992 Winter Games in Albertville.
He centered Winnipeg's famous 'Olympic Line' alongside star wingers Teemu Selanne and Keith Tkachuk.
He was drafted 77th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the fourth round of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft.
He scored five goals in a single game against the Los Angeles Kings on April 1, 1995, which ended in a 7–7 tie.
He served as team captain of the Chicago Blackhawks from 2002 to 2004.
He was named to the NHL Second All-Star Team following the 1994–95 season.
He represented his country at three separate Olympic Games, winning a gold, silver, and bronze medal.
He finished third overall in entire NHL scoring during the lockout-shortened 1994–95 season.
He was traded from Phoenix to Chicago in the summer of 1996 in exchange for Jeremy Roenick without ever playing a game for Phoenix.
His NHL playing career ended abruptly after suffering a broken ankle 24 games into his tenure with the Boston Bruins in 2006.
He achieved a point-per-game pace in each of his four regular seasons played with the Winnipeg Jets.
He was acquired by the Philadelphia Flyers in February 2004 in exchange for Jim Vandermeer, Colin Fraser, and a draft choice.
He recorded 14 points in 18 playoff games during the Philadelphia Flyers' 2004 postseason run.
During the 1988–89 season in USSR III, he logged four goals and five points in eight games with MCOP Moscow.
He served as head coach of the Russia men's national ice hockey team before becoming head coach of HC Spartak Moscow.
About Alexei Zhamnov
Alexei Zhamnov was a skilled Russian center who played 13 NHL seasons for the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers, and Boston Bruins. Known for centering Winnipeg's iconic 'Olympic Line' with Teemu Selanne and Keith Tkachuk, he amassed 719 points in 807 NHL games. Following his playing career, he transitioned into executive and head coaching roles in the KHL.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Olympic Gold Medalist
1992
NHL Second All-Star Team
1994-95
NHL All-Star Game
2001-02
Olympic Silver Medalist
1998
Olympic Bronze Medalist
2002
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Teams & Career
Alexei Zhamnov played for 6 different teams during his 13 seasons career. He was originally drafted 4th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in 1990.