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Alexander Korolyuk
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Sweater #: |
15, 27, 48, 94 |
| Position: |
LW / RW |
| Height: |
5'9" |
| Weight: |
190 |
| Shoots: |
Left |
| Birthdate: |
1/15/76 |
| Birthplace: |
Moscow, Russia |
| Drafted: |
1994 - 6th Rnd (141st overall) by San Jose
Sharks |
| Acquired: |
Drafted in 1994 (6th Round, 141st
Overall) |
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| STATISTICS |
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| HISTORY |
| Caught the attention of
NHL scouts in 1993 with his silky smooth skating ability while playing in the
Russian junior league. The Sharks took a chance on him by drafting him in the
sixth round in 1994. He immediately showed what he is capable of by leading
Russia (Silver Medal) in scoring with 8 goals and 2 assists during the 1995
World Junior Champioships. He made the move to North America in 1996, playing
for Manitoba of the IHL. He ranked sixth in scoring for Manitoba, yet only
played in 42 games for the Moose. He started the 1997 season in San Jose and
scored his first NHL goal on opening night. He would play 19 games for San Jose
throughout the season, but had a stint with Kentucky playing in 44 games. Alex
played in 55 games for San Jose during the 1998-99 season and was named the
team MVP after scoring 12 goals and 18 assists. He was named runner-up for NHL
rookie of the month honors in February after scoring five goals and four
assists. Finished the year 8th in scoring among rookies. His numbers slightly
improved in 1999-2000, where he scored 14 goals and 21 assists in 57
games. |
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| AWARDS and
RECOGNITION |
| World Junior Championships - Silver
Medal (1995) |
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