Alexei Zhitnik
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Alexei Zhitnik, a defenseman known for his solid play and reliability on the ice, began his NHL career after being drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the fourth round of the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Zhitnik made his way to North America, where he quickly adapted to the fast-paced style of the NHL.

Alexei Zhitnik, a defenseman known for his solid play and reliability on the ice, began his NHL career after being drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the fourth round of the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Zhitnik made his way to North America, where he quickly adapted to the fast-paced style of the NHL.

Career Scoring Stats

NHL 1993-2008

Goals

96

Assists

375

Points

471

Plus/Minus

-53

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Career Timeline

1993-1995

Los Angeles Kings (NHL)

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1995-2004

Buffalo Sabres (NHL)

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2006-2007

New York Islanders (NHL)

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2007

Philadelphia Flyers (NHL)

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2007-2008

Atlanta Thrashers (NHL)

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Born Oct 10th, 1972

Age 52 years old

Height / Weight 5' 11" 225 lbs

Position D

Sweater #s 2 · 44 · 4 · 77

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