A member of the Russian Ice Hockey Team, Ilya Kovalchuk made his senior debut at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Since then, he and his team have won several awards at the World Championships, including two golds in 2008 and 2009. Last season, he successfully won the Gagarin Cup for the second time. Interested in learning more about the Left Winger? We’ve got more facts on the athlete down below.
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Ilya Kovalchuk Personal Facts – 2018 Update
Real Name
Ilya Valeryevich Kovalchuk
Nick Names
N/A
OccupationÂ
Professional Ice Hockey Player, Ice Hockey Left Winger
Famous For
A professional ice hockey player, Kovalchuk currently plays for the SKA Saint Petersburg in the KHL. As of 2017, he is the seventh-highest scoring Russian in the history of the NHL.
Age – How Old is He?
He is 34 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
His birthday is on April 15, 1983
Place of Birth/Hometown
Ilya Kovalchuk was born and raised in the city of Kalinin in Russia.
Nationality
Russian
Ethnicity
He is Russian
Ilya Kovalchuk Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
He is 6’3 tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
He is 1.93 meters tall
Weight in Pounds
His current weight is approximately 227 pounds
Weight in Kilograms
His current weight is approximately 103 kg
Body Measurements
His body measurements are unavailable at this time
Waist Size
His waist size is unknown
Foot/Shoe Size
His shoe size has not been disclosed to the public
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Personal Life
Is Ilya Kovalchuk Currently in a Relationship?
The hockey player has been married to Nicole Andrazajtsis, a Lithuanian singer for nine years, since 2008.
According to reports, the two had originally met after being introduced by mutual friends. At the time, his wife was a member of a music group called Mirage.
Ilya Kovalchuk’s Girlfriends
We do not have any information on Ilya Kovalchuk’s previous relationships at this time.
Mother
Valeri Kovalchuk
Father
Lyubov Kovalchuk
Sisters
He has a sister named Arina, who is seven years older than him.
Brothers
As far as we know, Ilya Kovalchuk does not have any brothers
Children
A father of three, he has two sons named Artem and Philip, as well as a daughter named Karolina.
High School
Unfortunately, there isn’t much information available on Ilya Kovalchuk’s high school education.
College
As far as we know, Ilya Kovalchuk has not gone to college.
Salary
According to various sources, the professional hockey player is said to bring in an annual salary of $6 million.
Net Worth
As far as we can tell, Ilya Kovalchuk’s current net worth is around $30 million
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
When he isn’t playing ice hockey, he enjoys spending time with his family
Favorite Food
Unknown
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Unknown
Favorite Music Artists
Unknown
Favorite Sports
Ice Hockey
Horoscope
Born on April 15, he is an Aries
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Ilya Kovalchuk’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Ilya Kovalchuk’s Instagram UsernameÂ
https://www.instagram.com/ilyakovalchukofficial/?hl=en
Ilya Kovalchuk’s Facebook AccountÂ
https://www.facebook.com/IlyaKovalchuk17/
Ilya Kovalchuk’s Youtube Channel
As far as we know, Ilya Kovalchuk does not have his own YouTube channel
Ilya Kovalchuk’s Twitter UsernameÂ
https://twitter.com/kovy17official?lang=en
Ilya Kovalchuk’s Snapchat UsernameÂ
Ilya Kovalchuk is not active on Snapchat
Other Interesting Facts:
- His parents named him after Ilya Muromets, a legendary folk hero from Kievan Rus
- When he was seven years old, he was asked to join the Ice Hockey Team at the Spartak Moscow Youth School
- He currently holds a few NHL records including for the most game-deciding shootout goals in a season
- In 2010, he signed a 15-year, $100 million contract with the New Jersey Devils
- On the international level, he has played for Russia at the World Junior Championships, IIHF World U18 Championships, Winter Olympics, and World Cup, among a few others
- Last year, it was rumored that he would be returning to the NHL; ultimately, the claims proved to be false
- In 2004, a book titled From Tver to Atlanta was published- in it, it followed Kovalchuk’s development as an ice hockey player
- During the Entry Draft in 2001, he became the first hockey player from Russia to be drafted in the history of the NHL
- Prior to getting involved with the NHL, he had played for the Vysshaya Club
- Though he won the 2015 Gagarin Cups Playoffs MVP Award, he ultimately refused and passed it on to fellow player, Evgenii Dadonov
- At the age of 30, he announced his retirement from the NHL in July 2013
