Andrei Svechnikov Siblings

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Andrei Svechnikov is a professional ice hockey player and plays for the Carolina Hurricanes, as of April 2025. The Carolina Hurricanes drafted him with the second overall pick in the 2018 NHL entry draft. Svechnikov made his professional debut for the Hurricanes on October 4, 2018, in a 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders.

Andrei Svechnikov started his junior career playing for the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League (USHL). In the USHL, he was named to the First All-Star Team and Rookie of the Year in 2017. Furthermore, in the OHL, Svechnikov was awarded the Emms Family Award for the 2017-2018 season.

Andrei Svechnikov's Brother

Andrei Svechnikov has an elder brother named Evgeny Svechnikov. Evgeny Igorevich Svechnikov, born on October 31, 1996, is a Russian professional ice hockey forward playing in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Evgeny Svechnikov's professional career began in 2012 with Ak Bars Kazan's junior teams and made his pro debut with Ak Bars at just 17 years old during the 2013–14 season. In 2015, he was drafted 19th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL Entry Draft and signed a three-year contract.

He recorded impressive stats in the QMJHL and AHL, leading to his NHL debut with the Red Wings in 2017. Despite a knee injury sidelining him for the 2018–19 season, he continued to showcase his talent upon his return. After multiple seasons with the Red Wings, he joined the Manitoba Moose, the Winnipeg Jets' AHL affiliate, before securing a one-year NHL contract with the Jets. Later, he signed with the San Jose Sharks before eventually moving to Ak Bars Kazan in the KHL.

Andrei and Evgeny Svechnikov's Childhood

Andrei Svechnikov and Evgeny Igorevich was born to Elena and Igor Svechnikov, as per Sportsnet. Originally from Neftegorsk, they later moved to Barnaul, an industrial city in Siberia, after a deadly earthquake struck their hometown. Igor, who was a pediatrician, eventually gave up his medical career after witnessing the suffering caused by the earthquake. Elena worked multiple jobs to support the family, including manning the reception desk at a local rink during the day and cleaning floors at night, as per Sportsnet. They later moved to Moscow, where Andrei and Evgeny further developed their hockey skills.

FAQs on Andrei Svechnikov

Andrei Svechnikov is Russian.

A. Andrei Svechnikov's brother is Evgeny Svechnikov, a professional ice hockey forward currently playing for Ak Bars Kazan in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
A. Evgeny Svechnikov was drafted 19th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

A. Andrei Svechnikov wears jersey no. 37 because his older brother Evgeni also wore the same number with the Detroit Red Wings.

A. No, Andrei Svechnikov does not have a sister. He has an older brother named Evgeny Svechnikov.

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