Alexandr Svitov

Infobox Ice Hockey Player
position = Centre
shoots = Left
height_ft = 6
height_in = 3
weight_lb = 245
team = Columbus Blue Jackets
league = NHL
nationality = Russia
birth_date = Birth date and age|1982|11|3|mf=y
birth_place = Omsk, RUS
draft = 3rd overall
draft_year = 2001
draft_team = Tampa Bay Lightning


career_start = 2002
former_teams = Tampa Bay Lightning|

Alexandr Svitov (born November 3, 1982, in Omsk, U.S.S.R.) is a Russian professional ice hockey Forward (ice hockey).

Playing career

He was drafted in the first round, 3rd overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.

He made his NHL debut with the Lightning in the 2002–03 season, appearing in 63 games and recording eight points. During the 2003–04 season, he was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Darryl Sydor.

During the 2005–06 season, Svitov returned to Russia and played for his hometown Avangard Omsk of the Russian Hockey Super League.

On August 17, Svitov signed a three-year contract with Avangard Omsk, after signing a two-year contract with the Blue Jackets on July 2.

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