What nationality has the most NHL players?
What nationality has the most NHL players?
Canada
Active NHL Players Totals by Nationality – Career Stats
| Rk | Nationality | Players |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 485 |
| 2 | United States | 319 |
| 3 | Sweden | 106 |
| 4 | Russia | 57 |
What is the ethnic makeup of the NHL?
The NHL is composed of 93% of players who designate themselves as white with the remaining 7% of varying ethnicities. The league currently has 32 players of African-American descent. Some notable NHL stars of African-American descent are Dustin Byfuglien, Evander Kane, and Joel Ward.
What percent of NHL is Russian?
Close behind the Czech Republic is Russia, which contributes 38 players to the NHL (4% of all players).
Is Sidney Crosby a US citizen?
Sidney Patrick Crosby ONS (born August 7, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL)….
| Sidney Crosby | |
|---|---|
| NHL team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| National team | Canada |
| NHL Draft | 1st overall, 2005 Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Playing career | 2005–present |
Where are most hockey players born?
Toronto, ON
NHL Totals by Birth City – Career Stats
| Rk | Birth City | Players |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toronto, ON | 429 |
| 2 | Montréal, QC | 268 |
| 3 | Edmonton, AB | 201 |
| 4 | Ottawa, ON | 161 |
Is Ovechkin dual citizen?
No, Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin has not obtained dual citizenship. And no, he doesn’t even play in a traditional, or even Canadian market for that matter. But as one of the few faces of the post-lockout NHL, he is perhaps the biggest and brightest star on which to build the next great dynasty.
