15 Interesting Facts About Sergei Fedorov

Sergei Fedorov was a dynamic Russian centre known for his speed, skill, and defensive ability, winning three Stanley Cups and a Hart Trophy during his Hall of Fame career.

Position
Centre, Winger, Defenceman
Jersey
#91
Status
Retired
Teams
7
Facts
15
1

He won the Stanley Cup three times with the Detroit Red Wings.

2

He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015.

3

He was the first European-trained player to win the Hart Memorial Trophy.

4

He won the Hart Memorial Trophy, Frank J. Selke Trophy, and Lester B. Pearson Award all in 1994.

5

He was part of the famous 'Russian Five' line for the Red Wings in the mid-1990s.

6

He once scored all five of his team's goals in a 5-4 overtime win against the Washington Capitals.

7

His jersey number 91 will be retired by the Detroit Red Wings on January 12, 2026.

8

He was drafted 74th overall in the fourth round of the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.

9

He was the first Russian player to reach 1,000 NHL points.

10

He holds the record for the largest single-season amount paid to an NHL player, receiving $28 million for 43 games in 1997-98.

11

He is the only player in NHL history to win both the Frank J. Selke Trophy and the Hart Memorial Trophy in the same year.

12

He won the Hardest Shot competition at the 2002 NHL All-Star Game SuperSkills Competition with a shot of 101.5 mph.

13

He played for the Soviet Union national team at the 1987 World Junior Championships where the team was ejected for its part in the 'punch-up in Piestany' brawl.

14

He was once described by Wayne Gretzky as 'the best player in the game at this point' during the 1993-94 season.

15

He led the NHL in plus-minus in the 1990s with a +221 rating.

About Sergei Fedorov

Sergei Fedorov is a Russian former professional ice hockey player, primarily a centre, known for his dynamic playmaking and defensive prowess. He spent 13 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, winning three Stanley Cups and the Hart Memorial Trophy in 1994. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015.

Career Achievements & Milestones

Stanley Cup Champion

1997

Stanley Cup Champion

1998

Stanley Cup Champion

2002

Hart Memorial Trophy

1994

Frank J. Selke Trophy

1994

Hockey Hall of Fame

2015

One of 100 Greatest NHL Players

2017

Player Information & Stats

Detailed career statistics and background information about Sergei Fedorov.

Player Info

Country: Russia
Position: Centre, Winger, Defenceman
Jersey #: 91
Status: Retired
Age: 56 years old

Physical Stats

Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 206 lbs (93 kg)
Born: Pskov, Russian SFSR

Career Stats

Seasons: 27
Goals: 547
Assists: 781
Points: 1328
Teams: 7
Drafted: 1989
Round: 4th
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted

Teams & Career

CSKA Moscow Detroit Red Wings Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Columbus Blue Jackets Washington Capitals Metallurg Magnitogorsk CSKA Moscow

Sergei Fedorov played for 7 different teams during his 27 seasons career. He was originally drafted 4th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in 1989.