Ilya Valeryevich Kovalchuk is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League. He debuted in the Russian Super League with Spartak Moscow, before continuing his career in the National Hockey League. Dr...
Karolina Kovalchuk, Philipp Kovalchuk, Artem Kovalchuk
Parents
Luba Kovalchuk, Valeri Kovalchuk
Siblings
Arina Kovalchuk
Nicknames
Ковальчук, Илья Валерьевич
Awards
Gagarin Cup, Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy
Nominations
Calder Memorial Trophy
Movies
12 Months
Star Sign
Aries
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Fact
1
15-year, $100 million deal with the New Jersey Devils was approved by the NHL after a 17-year, $102 million contract was rejected by the NHL because the structure of the deal would have circumvented the salary cap. [September 2010]
2
Children: Karolina (born 2006), Philipp (born 2009), Artem (born 2010).
3
#1 overall pick in the 2001 NHL Draft by the Atlanta Thrashers.