Alexander Romanov

About

Russian professional ice hockey defenceman best known for playing for the New York Islanders. He was selected by the Montreal Canadiens with the 38th overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. His Instagram account al_rom26 has gained over 80,000 followers. 

Before Fame

His first photo on the hockey rink was posted on Instagram in February 2018.

Trivia

He represented Russia at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship. He was named the best defenceman of the tournament by the IIHF Directorate and was voted to the All-Star team. Throughout the course of his NHL career, he has played in more than 200 games. 

Family Life

He is the son of Natalia and Stanislav Nikolaevich Romanov. In October 2020, he married Sofia Krasovskaya. In February 2023, they welcomed their daughter Olivia. 

Associated With

He has played alongside Mikhail Sergachev on the Montreal Canadiens.