Alex Ovechkin Calder Memorial Trophy
The Great 8's rookie season set records and earned him the Calder Trophy.
Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin (born 17 September 1985) is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger and captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Quick Facts
- Player
- Alex Ovechkin
- Award
- Calder Memorial Trophy
- Season
- 2005–06
- Team
- Washington Capitals
- Nationality
- Russian
- Position
- Left Wing
Lore & Background
Ovechkin was selected by the Capitals first overall in the 2004 NHL entry draft. In the 2005–06 season, he captured the Calder Memorial Trophy as rookie of the year and finished third overall in league scoring. He finished the 2005–06 season leading all NHL rookies in goals, points, power play goals and shots. His 425 shots led the league and set an NHL rookie record.
Reader's Guide
The Calder Memorial Trophy is awarded to the NHL's best rookie. Ovechkin won it in 2006 after leading all rookies in goals, points, power play goals, and shots, and setting the NHL rookie record for shots with 425.
Did You Know?
- He finished third overall in NHL scoring in his rookie season with 106 points.
- Ovechkin was named to the NHL first All-Star team as a rookie, the first to do so in 15 years.
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