Who was the Capitals captain before Ovechkin?
Captains
| Season | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Alex Ovechkin | 24 |
| 2008-09 | Chris Clark | 32 |
| 2007-08 | Chris Clark | 31 |
When was Ovechkin alternate captain?
Ovechkin had been an alternate captain since 2006-07. “I think if different guys on the team want me to represent the team it means a lot,” Ovechkin said.
How old was Ovechkin when he joined the NHL?
16 years old
Alex began playing in the Russian Superleague with Dynamo Moscow when he was 16 years old. Making his professional debut in the 2001–02 season, he scored four points in 21 games. He would spend three seasons there prior to being drafted by the NHL, and he would rack up 36 goals and 32 assists in 152 career games.
What teams has Ovechkin played for?
Washington Capitals#8 / Left wing
Russian National Ice Hockey Team#8 / Forward
Alexander Ovechkin/Current teams
Who was Capitals captain?
Alexander Ovechkin
Washington Capitals/Captains
When did Mario Lemieux become captain?
FAST FACTS
| SEASONS | CAPTAIN |
|---|---|
| 1988-90 | Mario Lemieux |
| 1990-91 | Mario Lemieux, Paul Coffey, John Cullen, Randy Hillier |
| 1991-94 | Mario Lemieux |
| 1994-95 | Ron Francis |
What is Alexander Ovechkin famous for?
Alex Ovechkin, in full Aleksandr Mikhaylovich Ovechkin, (born September 17, 1985, Moscow, Russia, U.S.S.R.) , Russian ice hockey player who won the Hart Memorial Trophy three times (2008, 2009, and 2013) as the most valuable player in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Who will be Vegas Golden Knights captain?
Mark Stone
LAS VEAS (KTNV) — Forward Mark Stone has been named the first ever captain for the Vegas Golden Knights. Stone will now be able to wear “C” on his jersey/sweater for the 2021 season. We would just tell you who our first captain is… The team did not have a captain for its first 3 seasons.