Alex Ovechkin Partners with Russian Tech Company for Audiovisual Project
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has partnered with a Russian tech company to develop a film, series, or documentary about his career in the NHL.
Yandex and its streaming platform, Kinopoisk, made the agreement public on Tuesday.
Ovechkin, who surpassed Wayne Gretzky’s goal record last March, has 897 goals before 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 athlete, originally from Moscow, began his professional career in the Russian league, currently known as the KHL. He is expected to participate in advertisements and act as an ambassador for Yandex as part of the agreement.
Ovechkin has played his entire NHL career with Washington since being selected by the Capitals with the first pick in 2004, debuting in 2005. He has been the face of the franchise ever since, serving as captain since January 2010. He was the MVP of the playoffs in 2018 when he led the Capitals to their first Stanley Cup championship.
