With dazzling moves and a supersonic shot, Ilya Kovalchuk has the Atlanta Thrashers in the hunt for their first-ever playoff appearance. Kidzworld looks at the NHL's newest scoring sensation.
Ilya Kovalchuk - Growing Up 5d6x23
Ilya Kovalchuk was born April 14, 1983 in Tver, Russia. His dad, Valeri, played NHL superstar. In 2001, Ilya became the first player from Russia to be picked first overall in the NHL Draft, when he was selected by the Atlanta Thrashers.Ilya Kovalchuk - From Moscow to Atlanta 3u3l39
Ilya Kovalchuk definitely lived up to expectations during his first year in enthusiastic celebrations after he scored a goal.Ilya Kovalchuk - Superstar Thrasher 443n2d
Ilya Kovalchuk is now one of the top hockey players in the world and he's helped the Thrashers become playoff contenders for the first time in the team's short history. Kovalchuk and the Atlanta Thrashers' accomplishments this season are even more impressive, considering the team has had to deal with the death of teammate, Dan Snyder and the injury of star Dany Heatley, after the two players were in a serious car accident in September 2003. If the Thrashers make the playoffs in the 2003-04 season, Ilya Kovalchuk will be a favorite to win the NHL's MVP Award.Ilya Kovalchuk - Did U Know? 315p3n
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