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Andrei Svechnikov

{{Short description|Russian ice hockey player (born 2000)}}

{{For the|the Ukrainian football player and manager|Andriy Shevchenko}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}}

{{Infobox ice hockey player

| name = Andrei Svechnikov

| image = Andrei Svechnikov 2018.jpg

| image_size = 230px

| caption = Svechnikov in 2018

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|3|26|df=y}}

| birth_place = Barnaul, Russia

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 2

| weight_lb = 185

| position = Winger

| shoots = Left

| league = NHL

| team = Carolina Hurricanes

| prospect_team =

| prospect_league =

| former_teams =

| ntl_team =

| draft = 2nd overall

| draft_year = 2018

| draft_team = Carolina Hurricanes

| career_start = 2018

| career_end =

| medaltemplates =

| show-medals = yes

}}

Andrei Igorevich Svechnikov ({{lang-rus|Андрей Игоревич Свечников|p=ɐnˈdrʲej ˈiɡərʲɪvʲɪtɕ ˈsvʲetɕnʲɪkəf}}; born 26 March 2000) is a Russian professional ice hockey winger for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Hurricanes selected him second overall in the 2018 NHL entry draft.https://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/records/nhl-active-players-all-time-points-leaders.html

Playing career

=Amateur=

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/svechnikov-2018-nhl-draft-barrie-colts-profile/|title=Number 2 is a Bullet|last=Nugent-Bowman|first=Daniel|year=2018|publisher=Sportsnet.ca|accessdate=15 January 2022}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.ushl.com/news_article/show/643514-andrei-svechnikov-signs-tender-with-muskegon-lumberjacks|title=Andrei Svechnikov signs tender with Muskegon Lumberjacks|last=USHL|date=1 May 2016|work=USHL|access-date=2 August 2017}} 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.{{cite web |title=Andrei Svechnikov Named USHL Rookie of the Year |url=https://www.ushl.com/news_article/show/780603-andrei-svechnikov-named-ushl-rookie-of-the-year |website=USHL |date=12 April 2017 |access-date=12 April 2017}}{{cite web |title=All-USHL Teams Announced |url=https://www.ushl.com/news_article/show/781057-all-ushl-teams-announced |website=USHL |date=13 April 2017 |access-date=13 April 2017}}

Svechnikov was selected first overall in the 2017 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Import Draft by the Ontario Hockey League's (OHL) Barrie Colts.{{cite web |last1=Morreale |first1=Mike G. |title=Svechnikov to sign with Barrie of Ontario Hockey League |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/2018-nhl-draft-prospect-andrei-svechnikov-will-join-barrie/c-290449038 |website=National Hockey League}} During his first season with the club, he recorded 40 goals and 32 assists for 72 points in 44 games. He was rewarded the Emms Family Award as rookie of the year.{{cite web |last1=Pereira |first1=Gene |title=Colts' Svechnikov named OHL Rookie of the Year |url=https://simcoereview.com/colts-svechnikov-named-ohl-rookie-of-the-year/ |website=Simcoe Review |access-date=20 April 2018}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/andrei-svechnikov-stays-no-1-in-central-scouting-final-2018-nhl-draft-rankings/c-297962744|title=Svechnikov stays No. 1 in Central Scouting final rankings|website=NHL.com|access-date=27 April 2018}} At the draft, the Carolina Hurricanes selected Svechnikov second overall.{{cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Michael |title=Canes Draft Andrei Svechnikov Second Overall |url=https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/canes-draft-andrei-svechnikov-second-overall/c-299188198 |website=Carolina Hurricanes |access-date=22 June 2018}} On 30 June, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the team.{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Terrell |title=Canes Sign Svechnikov to Entry-Level Contract |url=https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/canes-sign-andrei-svechnikov-to-entry-level-contract/c-299354848 |website=Carolina Hurricanes |access-date=30 June 2018|date=30 June 2018}}

=Professional=

File:Lillehammer 2016 Hockey Norvège - Russie (25025956436).jpg in 2016.]]

Svechnikov made his NHL debut on 4 October 2018, going scoreless in a 2–1 loss to the New York Islanders.{{cite web |last1=Gross |first1=Andrew |title=Thomas Greiss spectacular in season opener as Islanders win on Josh Bailey's overtime goal |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/islanders/islanders-hurricanes-opener-greiss-bailey-1.21471426 |website=Newsday |access-date=4 October 2018}} One day later, he recorded his first career NHL point (an assist) in a 3–1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.{{cite web |last1=Stacy |first1=Mitch |title=Aho, Ferland power Hurricanes over Blue Jackets 3-1 |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/aho-ferland-power-hurricanes-over-blue-jackets-3-020420168--nhl.html |website=Yahoo! Sports |access-date=5 October 2018}} 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.{{cite web |last1=Alexander |first1=Chip |title=Svechnikov, Canes leaping for joy after fun game |url=https://www.newsobserver.com/latest-news/article219653255.html |website=The News and Observer |access-date=7 October 2018}} 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.{{cite web |last1=Pickens |first1=Pat |title=Svechnikov converts lacrosse-style goal in Hurricanes win against Flames |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/andrei-svechnikov-converts-lacrosse-style-goal-in-hurricanes-win-against-flames/c-310636518 |website=National Hockey League |access-date=29 October 2019}} He scored a similar goal on 17 December against the Winnipeg Jets.{{cite web |last1=Gretz |first1=Adam |title=Svechnikov scores another lacrosse-style goal for Hurricanes (Video) |url=https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2019/12/17/andrei-svechnikov-lacrosse-goal-carolina-hurricanes/ |website=NBC Sports |date=17 December 2019 |access-date=17 December 2019}} He greatly improved on his previous season, scoring 24 goals and 37 assists for 61 points. The Hurricanes matched up with the Rangers in the 2020 Qualifying Round.{{cite web |last1=Seravalli |first1=Frank |title=NHL outlines 24-team return-to-play format, June 26 Draft Lottery |url=https://www.tsn.ca/nhl-outlines-24-team-return-to-play-format-june-26-draft-lottery-1.1479776 |website=TSN.ca |date=26 May 2020 |access-date=26 May 2020}} 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.{{cite web |last1=Rosen |first1=Dan |title=Svechnikov hat trick helps Hurricanes top Rangers in Game 2 of Qualifiers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-rangers-carolina-hurricanes-game-2-recap/c-317513964 |website=National Hockey League |access-date=3 August 2020}}

File:Carolina Hurricanes at Seattle Kraken - October 17, 2022 - Vince Dunn, Yanni Gourde and Andrei Svechnikov (52438256714).jpg of the Seattle Kraken in 2022.]]

On 26 August 2021, Svechnikov agreed to an eight-year, $62 million contract with the Hurricanes.{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/canes-agree-to-terms-with-andrei-svechnikov/c-326025730|title=Canes Agree to Terms with Andrei Svechnikov|publisher=Carolina Hurricanes|date=26 August 2021|access-date=26 August 2021}} On 11 March 2023, Svechnikov's 2022–23 season ended when he suffered a season-ending knee injury during a 4–0 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. He appeared in 64 games, recording 23 goals and 32 assists for 55 points during the season.{{cite web |last1=Rosen |first1=Dan |title=Svechnikov of Hurricanes to have season-ending knee surgery |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/andrei-svechnikov-out-indefinitely-for-carolina-hurricanes-with-knee-injury/c-342199328 |website=NHL.com |access-date=16 March 2023 |date=14 March 2023}}

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's father, Igor, worked as a pediatrician on Sakhalin Island, but after the 1995 Neftegorsk earthquake gave up the practice and moved his family to Barnaul in Siberia, and sold cakes in the region. Svechnikov's mother, Elena, worked two jobs: reception at a hockey rink during the day, and cleaning floors at night. With Elena's connection to the hockey rink both of her sons took an early interest in hockey, and Svechnikov began skating when he was 3.

In order to help both of their sons develop in hockey, Igor and Elena moved to Moscow, though after one year they were recruited by Ak Bars Kazan, so the family moved to Kazan.{{Cite news|url=http://localsportsjournal.com/2016/11/young-russian-hockey-star-andrei-svechnikov-and-his-mother-are-loving-their-stay-in-muskegon/|title=Young Russian hockey star Andrei Svechnikov – and his mother – are loving their stay in Muskegon|date=16 November 2016|work=Local Sports Journal|access-date=2 August 2017}} When Svechnikov moved to Michigan to play in the USHL, Elena joined him, and with Evgeny playing nearby they would all frequently spend time together.

Career statistics

=Regular season and playoffs=

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! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff"|

! rowspan="92" bgcolor="#ffffff"|

! colspan="5"|Regular season

! rowspan="92" bgcolor="#ffffff"|

! colspan="5"|Playoffs

bgcolor="#e0e0e0"

! Season

! Team

! League

! GP

! G

! A

! Pts

! PIM

! GP

! G

! A

! Pts

! PIM

2016–17

| Muskegon Lumberjacks

| USHL

| 48

29295868

| —

————
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| 2017–18

| Barrie Colts

| OHL

| 44

40327267

| 8

561112
2018–19

| Carolina Hurricanes

| NHL

| 82

20173762

| 9

3259
bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2019–20

| Carolina Hurricanes

| NHL

| 68

24376154

| 6

4378
2020–21

| Carolina Hurricanes

| NHL

| 55

15274244

| 11

26814
bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2021–22

| Carolina Hurricanes

| NHL

| 78

30396979

| 14

41514
2022–23

| Carolina Hurricanes

| NHL

| 64

23325571

| —

————
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| 2023–24

| Carolina Hurricanes

| NHL

| 59

19335258

| 11

291116
2024–25

| Carolina Hurricanes

| NHL

| 72

20284859

| 15

841222
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! colspan="3"|NHL totals

! 478 !! 151 !! 213 !! 364 !! 427

! 66 !! 23 !! 25 !! 48 !! 83

=International=

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! Year

! Team

! Event

! Result

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! GP

! G

! A

! Pts

! PIM

2015

| Russia

| U17

| {{silver2}}

| 6

2356
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| 2016

| Russia

| U18

| 6th

| 5

2022
2016

| Russia

| IH18

| {{bronze3}}

| 5

4150
bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2016

| Russia

| U17

| {{bronze3}}

| 4

5382
2017

| Russia

| U18

| {{bronze3}}

| 7

45910
bgcolor="#f0f0f0"

| 2018

| Russia

| WJC

| 5th

| 5

0552
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! colspan="4"|Junior totals

! 32 !! 17 !! 17 !! 34 !! 22

Awards and honours

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! Award

! Year

colspan="3" |NHL
NHL All-Star Game

| 2023

colspan="2"|International
World Junior A Challenge most valuable player

| 2016

colspan="2"|USHL
First All-Star Team

| 2017

Rookie of the Year

| 2017

colspan="2"|OHL
Emms Family Award

| 2017–18

References

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External links

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Category:Living people

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Category:Ice hockey players at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics

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Category:NHL first-round draft picks

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Category:Russian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States

Category:Russian ice hockey right wingers

Category:Ice hockey people from Barnaul