Alexei Zhitnik

Alexei Zhitnik (born Oleksiy Mykolaiovych Zhitnik on October 10, 1972) is a Ukrainian-Russian former professional ice hockey defenceman.

He has played more games in the National Hockey League (NHL) (1,085) than any other Soviet-born defenceman.

Alexei has represented the Soviet Union, CIS and Russia internationally & Ukraine during two NHL All-Star Games. His number 13 has been honored by Sokil Kyiv.