Nikita Kucherov Bio And Facts
Nikita Kucherov
Nikita Kucherov has recently proven himself in the National Hockey League as one of the top professional hockey players of the twenty-first century. Although Kucherov was drafted into the National Hockey League as the 58th overall draft pick back in 2011, it has not been until the past five or so years that he has really made a name for himself. Born in Russia, Kucherov has played for the Tampa Bay Lightning since he was drafted by them in 2011. He has more recently received some of the greatest honors that an ice hockey player can earn, including the Hart Memorial Trophy in 2019.
- Birthday: June 17th, 1993 (17-06-1993)
- Net Worth: $20+ million
- Height: 5’11” (180 cm)
- Weight: 180 lb (82 kg)
- Position: Right Wing
- Years Active: 2011 - Present
- Nicknames: The Russian Rifle, Kuch
- Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning
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Ice Hockey Career
Nikita Kucherov’s NHL career officially began back in 2011, when he was selected as the 58th overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft. Kucherov has played for the Tampa Bay Lighting for the entirety of his career in the National Hockey League. Kucherov’s success in the NHL has extended past just personal achievements, as he has been a part of two Stanley Cup-winning teams (2020 and 2021 Tampa Bay Lightning).
Kucherov has had an extremely successful career, and in 2019 he won some of the most prestigious awards that a professional hockey player can win, which are listed below in the Titles and Awards section. He won these after earning a record one-hundred and twenty-eight point regular season as one of the top offensive players for Tampa Bay.
Titles and Awards
Right before he officially began his tenure as a player for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nikita was awarded the U18 First Team All-Star award back in 2011. Then, a few years later in 2015, he was named the Plus-Minus award winner before being selected to the NHL Second All-Star team 2017. A few years later, and much more recently, Kucherov was invited to participate in the NHL-All Star game three seasons in a row in 2017, 2018, and 2019, and in addition, was named to the First All-Star team in 2018, 2019, and 2020.
After an extremely successful season in 2019, Kucherov won three of the most prestigious professional hockey awards, including the Art Ross Trophy, the Ted Lindsay Award, and the Hart Memorial Trophy. In 2020 and 2021, Kucherov became a back-to-back Stanley Cup Champion with the Lightning.
Personal Life
Although Nikita Kucherov is extremely private when it comes to his personal life and his family in terms of a media presence, it is common knowledge that he was actually born in Russia in the town of Maykop. His full name given to him by his biological parents, Igor and Svetlana Kucherov, is Nikita Igorevich Kucherov, and although he grew up being raised mainly by his grandmother, his parents still live where he was born in Maykop, Russia.
He is an only child and has been married to his wife Anastasiya since June of 2015. Nikita and Anastasiya have only one son together, named Maxim. Kucherov tends to stick to Twitter and Instagram when it comes to any social media posts, and it has been shown that he has a close relationship with the brand Adidas, who he has a hefty multi-year endorsement contract with.
Fun Facts
- Nikita Kucherov is actually a left hand dominated player, and he plays as a right wing in hockey and for the Tampa Bay Lightning
- Kucherov has the number 86 on the back of his jersey
- Since Nikita was born on June 17th, he is a Gemini
- During his 2018-2019 season playing as a right wing for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nikita earned a record 128 points during the regular season
- Kucherov became a back-to-back Stanley Cup Champion after the Lightning won the Stanley Cup Finals in 2020 and 2021
FAQ
Where does Nikita Kucherov live currently?
Although Nikita Kucherov is originally from Russia, he currently lives in Tampa Bay, Florida. The main reason for the location is because Kucherov plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Does Nikita Kucherov have any children?
Yes, Nikita Kucherov has one child. He has a son with his wife, Anastasiya Kucherov. The two got married in 2015. Their son’s name is Maxim, and although Nikita and his wife try to keep their personal lives as private as possible, you can actually see some pictures of him on Instagram.
How does Nikita Kucherov have such a large net worth?
Nikita Kucherov makes most of his money and his large net worth through his salary from the Tampa Bay Lightning. More recently, Nikita signed a very large multi-year contract extending his time playing for the Lightning. The contract stated that he would make a total of seventy-six million dollars over the next eight years, starting with the 2019 regular season. His endorsement deals with companies like Adidas also add to his $20 million net worth.
How many points did Nikita Kucherov have during the 2019 season?
Nikita Kucherov earned a record total of one-hundred and eight points during the 2019 regular hockey season. This represents an increase from his one-hundred and three points earned throughout the 2017-2018 season. This point increase, and a record amount for a Russian-born player, allowed him to earn some of the greatest professional hockey awards like the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award.