Alex Ovechkin represents Russia in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a winger for the Washington Capitals. The professional ice hockey winger is nicknamed "the Great Eight." He won the Calder Memorial Trophy in his rookie years, the Art Ross Trophy one time, Maurice Richard Trophy nine times, Hart Memorial Trophy three times, Lester B. Pearson Award three times, a Stanley Cup, and a Conn Smythe Trophy. Alex is among the best players who helped Russia win trophies in the international arena taking home three World Championship Gold Medals, eight Kharlamov Trophies, a World Junior Championship Gold Medal, Gagarin Cup, and the Russian Superleague Championship.