Alex Ovechkin Partners with Russian Company for Audiovisual Project
The Washington Capitals star, Alex Ovechkin, has formalized a collaboration with a Russian technology company for the production of a film, series, or documentary about his outstanding career in the NHL.
The agreement was announced by Yandex and its streaming platform, Kinopoisk.
Ovechkin, who recently surpassed Wayne Gretzky’s goal record, has accumulated 897 goals and is in the final season of his contract with the Capitals. The player, who will turn 40 next month, has granted the rights to adapt his career to Plus Studio, the production company of Yandex.
The native of Moscow began his professional career in the Russian league, currently known as KHL. As part of the agreement, he is expected to participate in commercials and act as an ambassador for Yandex.
Ovechkin has played his entire career in the NHL with the Washington Capitals, since being selected with the first pick in 2004, debuting in 2005. He has been the face of the franchise since then, and captain since January 2010. He was the MVP of the playoffs in 2018, leading the Capitals to their first Stanley Cup championship.
