Alexei Zhitnik (born 10 October1972 in Kiev, U.S.S.R.) is a Ukrainian ice hockeydefenseman who currently plays for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. Upon the March 8, 2006, trade of Alternate Captain Mark Parrish, Zhitnik assumed the position for the Islanders. October 10 is the 283rd day of the year (284th in Leap years). ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1972 calendar). ... A monument to St. ... Soviet redirects here. ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... Defenceman (defenseman in U.S.) is a hockey player position on the ice whose responsibility is primarily defence. ... The New York Islanders are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in Uniondale, New York. ... The modernized NHL shield logo debuted in 2005, replacing the orange and black shield, which had been used since the leagues inception. ...
Zhitnik was drafted 81st overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. The Los Angeles Kings are a National Hockey League team based in Los Angeles, California, USA. // Facts Founded: 1967 Arena: Staples Center Former Home Arenas: Long Beach Sports Arena (part of 1967), Los Angeles Sports Arena (part of 1967); The Forum (1967-1999) Uniform colors: Purple, black, and silver Logo... The 1991 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 22th at the Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York. ...
Zhitnik, an unrestricted free agent, hasn't ruled out a return to the Sabres but he has declined their initial offer and will surely test the market when the league resumes play, according to The Buffalo News.
Zhitnik is the latest NHL talent to indicate he probably won't be in Kloten, Switzerland, on August 19 for the beginning of Team Russia's training camp for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey, the Canadian Press reports.
Zhitnik, currently an unrestricted free agent, says he's open to playing for the Sabres again, but he says he is seeking at least a four-year contract, according to The Buffalo News.
AlexeiZhitnik (born 10 October1972 in Kiev, U.S.S.R.) is a Ukrainian ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League.
Upon the March 8, 2006, trade of Alternate Captain Mark Parrish, Zhitnik assumed the position for the Islanders.
Zhitnik was drafted 81st overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft.
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