What percent of NHL players are Russian?
Table of Contents
What percent of NHL players are Russian?
Percentage of NHL Players by Nationality ‑ 2017‑2018 Stats
| Rk | Nationality | A |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sweden | 10.9\% |
| 4 | Russia | 4.9\% |
| 5 | Finland | 4.5\% |
| 6 | Czech Republic | 3.5\% |
How many players in the NHL are from Finland?
As of today, 47 Finns have made NHL rosters this season. Quite impressive considering it’s a country of only 5.5 million. In fact, last season marked the first time there were more Finns in the league than Russians (a country of 144.5 million).
What country are most NHL players from?
Canada
Active NHL Players Totals by Nationality – Career Stats
| Rk | Nationality | Players |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 399 |
| 2 | United States | 237 |
| 3 | Sweden | 87 |
| 4 | Russia | 49 |
How many NHL players are from Russia?
Close behind the Czech Republic is Russia, which contributes 38 players to the NHL (4\% of all players).
Who is the greatest Finnish hockey player of all time?
Teemu Selänne
Finnish NHL Players ‑ All-Time Stats
| Overall | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rk | Name | Born |
| 1 | Teemu Selänne | 1970 |
| 2 | Jari Kurri | 1960 |
| 3 | Saku Koivu | 1974 |
Who is the best Russian hockey player?
Russian NHL Players ‑ All-Time Stats
| Overall | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rk | Name | Born |
| 1 | Alexander Ovechkin | 1985 |
| 2 | Sergei Fedorov | 1969 |
| 3 | Evgeni Malkin | 1986 |
How many NHL players are American born?
What percentage of the NHL players are American? Players born in America makeup 24.8\% of the players in the NHL during the 2019-2020. That accounts for 157 players from American origin playing in the NHL, putting them as the second highest group behind Canada (42.7\%) and ahead of Sweden (12\%).