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We congratulate Alexei Zhitnik!

10.10.2021

On the 10th of October, 1992 Olympic champion and Soviet and Russian ice hockey player Alexei Zhitnik celebrates his birthday. 

The Russian Ice Hockey Federation wishes Alexei a very happy birthday, as well as health and happiness!

Zhitnik Alexei Nikolaevich

Born on the 10th of October 1972 in Kyiv, Ukraine

Playing career:

1989 - 1991 - Sokol Kyiv

1991 - 1992 - CSKA Moscow

1992 - 1995 - Los Angeles Kings

1995 - 2004 - Buffalo Sabres

2004 - 2005 - Ak Bars

2005 - 2006 - New York Islanders

2006 - 2007 - Philadelphia Flyers

2007 - 2008 - Atlanta Thrashers

2008 - 2010 - Dynamo Moscow

Achievements:

1992 Olympic champion

1998 Olympic Games silver medalist

1992 world junior champion

2008 Spengler Cup winner

Took part in the 1999 and 2002 NHL All-Star Games

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