Alexander Selivanov

For Russian footballer, see Aleksandr Selivanov.
Alexander Selivanov
Born (1971-03-23) March 23, 1971
Moscow, Soviet Union
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 208 lb (94 kg; 14 st 12 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Left
Played for Fribourg-Gottéron
Tampa Bay Lightning
Edmonton Oilers
Columbus Blue Jackets
HYS The Hague
Krefeld Penguins
Metallurg Magnitogorsk
Duisburg Foxes
Frankfurt Lions
NHL Draft 140th overall, 1994
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 1990–2012

Alexander Yurievich Selivanov (born March 23, 1971 in Moscow, Soviet Union) is a former professional ice hockey left winger who has played in the NHL and also in various European leagues. He quit playing after season 2011-2012. He is currently coaching Admiral Vladivostok of the KHL.

Playing career

Selivanov was selected in the sixth round of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, 140th overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers as an over-ager. He had previously played for the Russian club Spartak. Selivanov never played for Philadelphia, however, and made his NHL debut with the Tampa Bay Lightning, for whom he played parts of five seasons. He was later dealt to the Edmonton Oilers. During the 1999–2000 season, Selivanov briefly led the league in scoring, before injuries and a prolonged slump stopped him. He finished the season with 27 goals. After one more season, a disappointing one with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Selivanov returned to Europe, playing in Russia and Germany.

In January 2008 it was announced that he transferred from Germany to Switzerland to play with Fribourg-Gottéron in the National League A. In September 2009 HYS The Hague of the Dutch hockey league Eredivisie announced that Selivanov signed a one-year contract with them.

Personal

Selivanov was married to the daughter of Hockey Hall of Famer Phil Esposito, Carrie. The couple had two sons together, Nikko and Rocco, as well as a son from her previous marriage, Dylan.[1] Carrie Esposito Selivanov died on January 30, 2012 from an abdominal aneurysm.[1][2]

Transactions

References

  1. 1 2 Cristodero, Damian (January 31, 2012). "Tampa Bay Lightning founder Phil Esposito 'in total shock' over his daughter's death". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on February 29, 2012.
  2. ↑ Cristodero, Damian (February 15, 2012). "Tampa Bay Lightning founder Phil Esposito says daughter Carrie died of aneurysm". Tampa Bay Times.

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