Alexander Semin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alexander Semin
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 3, 1984(1984-03-03)
Age	40
Birthplace	Russia
Country	Russia
Horoscope	Pisces

Alexander Semin Biography

Alexander Semin is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on March 3, 1984 in Russia, Russia. NHL right winger who played with the gold medal-winning Russian team in the 2012 World Championships. He played for the Washington Capitals from 2006 to 2012, scoring 40 goals during the 2009-10 campaign.

He was teammates with another Russian, Alexander Ovechkin, on the Capitals.

Semin was trained in the Traktor Chelyabinsk hockey school and made his professional debut in Russia’s second-tier Russian Major League in 2001–02. After scoring 13 goals and 8 assists with Chelyabinsk that season, the Washington Capitals selected Semin in the first round, 13th overall, at the 2002 NHL Entry Draft (Washington’s second overall pick, having drafted Steve Eminger 12th overall). Remaining in Russia for the subsequent season, he joined Lada Togliatti of the first-tier Russian Superleague (RSL) in 2002–03 and scored 10 goals and 7 assists in 47 games.

Semin made his NHL debut in the 2003–04 season, scoring 10 goals and 12 assists in 52 games. However, he missed his team’s flight to Pittsburgh when the Capitals closed out their season against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Semin then reported to Maine to play for the American Hockey League (AHL)’s Portland Pirates, where he collected 15 points in 4 regular season and 7 playoff games.

He was born in Krasnoyarsk, Soviet Union.

Alexander Semin Net Worth

Alexander Semin is one of the richest Hockey Player from Russia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alexander Semin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He had an auspicious NHL debut season in 2003-04, scoring 22 points in 52 games, but he missed the team’s flight to Pittsburgh for their last regular season game.

He went back to his native Russia to play during the 2004-05 NHL lockout, and was conscripted there for two years, without being allowed to play for the Capitals.

Alexander Valeryevich Semin (Russian: Александр Валерьевич Сёмин , Russian pronunciation: [ɐlʲɪˈksandr sʲɵˈmʲin] ; born 3 March 1984) is a Russian professional ice hockey winger who is currently signed to HC Vityaz of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), the highest league in Russia. He has previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Alexander Semin Dating?

According to our records, Alexander Semin married to Alena Semina (m. 2014). As of December 1, 2023, Alexander Semin’s is not dating anyone.

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Due to confusion about Semin’s obligations to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, which requires all Russian men to serve two years, Semin was not allowed to return to the Capitals when NHL resumed the following season in 2005–06. Russian Armed Forces allow conscripted soldiers who are hockey players to play for professional teams in Russia during their period of service, but they are not allowed to play for teams based in other countries. However, other young Russian players, such as Nikolay Zherdev and Alexander Ovechkin, were allowed to return to their NHL clubs following the lockout, circumventing any additional military duty they had to serve in Russia.

Facts & Trivia

Alexander Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Russia. Alexander Semin celebrates birthday on March 3 of every year.

Midway through the 2009–10 season, Semin signed a one-year, $6 million contract extension with the Capitals.

Where is Alexander Semin?

Current teams

Why did Alexander Semin leave the NHL?

After the season, Semin’s contract was expiring and then-general manager George McPhee did not offer him a new deal. The veteran’s lack of effort and habit of taking penalties had worsened and he was accused of not being a team player.

Does Alexander Semin still play hockey?

He announced his retirement from professional hockey on May 18, 2022.