A Star Named Ovi. Childhood, Family, Tragedies, Enemies, and Triumphs

Someday your children, or even grandchildren, will definitely ask - do you remember how Ovechkin played? A sports story is unfolding before our eyes. The bearded giant with a gap-toothed smile is rewriting one achievement after another. Alexander Ovechkin - today the most popular athlete in Russia. And one of the most popular in America.

This year he broke what seemed to be Wayne Gretzky's eternal record by scoring his 895th goal. And the legendary Canadian personally witnessed how Sasha is etching his name into the history of world hockey. Now (possibly forever) the surname Ovechkin will be the first on the list of the most prolific NHL players. The captain of the 'Washington' is not only the best sniper in NHL history but also a three-time world champion with the Russian national team. Alexander the Great and his incomparable smile are known far beyond the ice arena. But what is the famous Ovi like without a helmet and skates? How did he take his first steps on the ice, what tragedies did he have to endure, how did he meet his love, how does he raise his children, who is his main rival? This is what our story is about. About how an ordinary boy from Flotskaya Street in Moscow became a symbol of an entire generation. 

Under the cover of this book is the statistics of his performances, forecasts for the future, and captivating photographs from the family archive. This is a story about the strength of character, the price of victory, and how a dream can change the world.