Hockey fans are familiar with this name. Malkin became a National League player in 2006. Since then, he has been a permanent member of the Pittsburgh Penguins team and the leading scorer. His personal life is no less interesting. There were many beauties vying for the hockey player's hand and heart, but only one managed to win over the celebrity. This is Anna Kasterova, who became the wife of Evgeni Malkin after the birth of her child. Before the affair with Eugene, practically nothing was known about the girl. She jealously guards her personal life and does not let strangers know too much.
Anna Malkina (Kasterova - maiden name) comes from Zelenograd, graduated from a university in the capital with a degree in Psychology. From the age of 22 she worked as a TV presenter for the program “Moscow: instructions for use.”
For the first time they started talking about Malkin’s romance with Kasterova after she attended the Minsk match. After the team’s victory, the girl rewarded Evgeniy with a passionate kiss. Subsequently, Anna attended every game of Malkin.
The development of their relationship was not hindered by the fact that the girl lived in Moscow, and Evgeniy lived in the USA. But this could not last long. After a long relationship, Malkin offered her a choice: family or career.
Despite the fact that Anna loved her work, she chose family well-being and moved in with her future husband. The couple officially formalized their relationship in the United States, and at home the newlyweds had a magnificent wedding.
Hockey player Evgeni Malkin: biography
This man is known throughout the world. His play is admired by both ordinary fans and team coaches and specialists. It seems that the guy was born specifically to become a hockey player, almost like in the biography of Alexander Ovechkin.
Malkin's path to the top was not long and thorny. Evgeniy never did anything other than hockey. Ice is his element, his stick is his talisman.
Malkin was born in the city of Magnitogorsk, where hockey was considered practically a religion. The father of the future star was also a professional hockey player. He taught his two sons, Zhenya and Denis, to this sport from their youth.
Evgeniy's first appearance on the ice took place when the boy was only 3 years old. The father was the coach. This was followed by the Magnitogorsk Metallurg school. At the age of 15, the guy joined the youth team of the Ural region.
- 2004 went to Belarus, from where he returned with gold medals;
- 2006 becomes the best forward and receives the Golden Helmet;
- period 2003-2006 received silver and bronze championship awards;
- 2006 The forward signs a contract with the NHL club Pittsburgh Penguins.
Over seven seasons of team play, Malkin won numerous awards. Among them: the Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe Trophy, 2 bronze, silver and gold medals of world championships.
For the development of Russian hockey, Evgeniy received the title of Honored Master of Sports.
Height and weight
The famous hockey player was born on July 31, 1986. He is now 32.
With a height of 191 cm, she weighs 88 kg.
Family of Evgeni Malkin
The athlete was born to ordinary workers. Father and mother worked at the factory. From an early age until his youth, Zhenya played hockey.
The star has a brother, Denis, who is 1 year and 4 months older. The guys played sports together. But later my brother gave up hockey. He graduated from Ural State University and plans to train children. About the biography of Alexander Gordon.
Malkin's wife gave birth
At the end of May 2020, Anna and Evgeniy welcomed their first child, a boy. They named him Nikita.
The girl gave birth in one of the US clinics, where the young family now lives. The birth of his first child occurred on the day when Malkin’s club started in the Stanley Cup, which ended with the hockey player’s second championship ring.
Anna managed to hide her pregnancy almost until the last moment. Her situation became known in early May, and a month later she gave birth.
Motherhood did not negatively affect Kastorova’s figure. A few weeks after giving birth, Anna boasted on Instagram of a joint photo with Malkin. She looked slim there.
In an interview with StarHit, the girl told how she kept in shape:
I didn't follow any diets. I ate everything when I wanted and whatever I wanted, but I tried to exercise. Zhenya constantly fed. He is a leader, I don't argue. Yes, I resist slightly.
Childhood
Malkin's father put him on skates at the age of 3. But even when the child had not yet skated, it was clear that sport was in his blood. I always tried to put on gloves and touch the puck and stick. And when I started skating actively, I was ready to sleep with my skates.
It was hard for the parents. Raising a hockey player in a very poor family is not an easy task. Malkin Sr. says:
My wife and I haven’t been paid our salaries for several months, and our children are growing up. It was very difficult. But Zhenya studied successfully, they began to pay him a scholarship. It was a good help for the family. Already at the age of 13, the son was bringing money.
I never forced Zhenya to do anything. If you overdo it, everything will go down the drain. I had enough intelligence and tact not to cheat the guy. Everything happened by itself. He has innate talent and a love for hockey.
Hockey
In 2005, Evgeniy goes to the USA, and later to Canada, where he receives 2 silver medals. Success came to Malkin in 2006 at the World Youth Championships held in Canada. He played a decisive role and won 2nd place for the Russian team. The athlete himself admits that this result was achieved at the cost of fantastic efforts. At the same time, he was offered to start playing in the National Hockey League, Malkin took to the ice for the first time as part of the Penguins (the nickname of the Pittsburgh Penguins club).
Evgeni Malkin as part of the Russian national team at the Olympics in Turin
2006 becomes a turning point for Evgeni Malkin. At the Olympics in Turin, Italy, as part of the Russian team, he acts in conjunction with Alexander Kharitonov and Maxim Sushinsky. Fans will call this line one of the best in the tournament. At the competition, the forward was remembered for his gross violation of the rules. In the 3rd period in the game against the Canadian team, Evgeniy hit Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vincent Lecavalier with his skate. As a result, the Russian missed the semi-final match with the Finns.
Malkin scored 6 points (2+4) in 6 games, but Russia was left without any medals. Also at the end of 2006, the forward was awarded the title of best player of the season, and he became the owner of the Golden Helmet. After several days of deliberation, Evgeniy decides to connect his life with the NHL.
Hockey player Malkin becomes a player for the Pittsburgh Penguins club. From the first game he managed to show himself as a real professional, and his statistics in the league become the main proof of his skill.
The 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 seasons were the most successful for “Gino” (Malkin’s nickname). 106 points (47 goals 59 assists) based on the results of the forward’s 2nd season with the Penguins is a phenomenal figure. In the 2008/2009 season, the Russian already scores 113 points (35 goals and 78 assists). Going forward, the statistics wouldn't be too stellar for the center forward, but he would still score 109 points (50 goals and 59 assists) in the 2011/2012 season.
Evgeni Malkin (Gino)
In 2007, Pittsburgh Penguins hockey players play with representatives of the Washington Capitals club. Here the athlete also manages to stand out by showing results. Malkin influenced the outcome of the match.
After one game with a club from the US capital, Evgeniy came into conflict with the equally famous hockey player Alexander Ovechkin, who represented the Capitals. Malkin pointed out that Ovechkin constantly plays hard against him on the ice. The confrontation between the Russians lasted several matches. Both forwards repeatedly accused each other of violations and forceful techniques.
Evgeni Malkin and Alexander Ovechkin
Soon, Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby joined the conflict, saying that “the team will come to Malkin’s defense if someone crosses the line.” Fans suggested that the Canadian had a personal interest in this confrontation, since earlier forward Alexander Semin, who played for Stolichny (nicknamed Washington Capitals), spoke in an interview about Crosby as an “average hockey player.”
In 2007, Malkin participated in the World Championship as part of the national team. In Moscow, fans expect a brilliant performance from the already famous athlete. The center forward represents the first line along with Alexander Frolov and Ilya Kovalchuk. Even the fact that the team contains NHL stars does not help the Russian team - the team does not show the best results.
Evgeni Malkin in the Russian national team
The media called 3rd place at the home championship a complete failure. This statement sounded too categorical, since the Russians suffered only one defeat in the tournament. In the semi-final match with Finland, the Russian hockey players lost with a score of 1:2, and the winning goal was scored by the “Lions” (the nickname of the Finnish hockey team) only in overtime.
Malkin shows good results at the championship. In 9 matches the forward scores 10 points (5+5). There are no particular complaints about the striker; journalists call the athlete the best according to the results of a fan poll, including him in the symbolic team of the championship.
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin
By 2008, Malkin, despite his effective actions, was still not a leader in his club. In the American media, Eugene is often called “the shadow of Sidney Crosby.” This attitude towards the Russian forward is considered wrong. In some seasons, the hockey player showed better results than the Canadian, and the Russian’s play on the spot near the opponent’s goal delighted ice arenas throughout North America.
In January 2008, Sidney Crosby, captain of the Pittsburgh team, was seriously injured. A sprained ankle prevents the Canadian from taking to the ice and he misses 21 matches. Such a situation could have led the guys into decline, and the Penguins would not have been able to show a brilliant game without a leader, but Evgeni Malkin had his say. “Forever second” has retrained as a charismatic team leader. The Russian showed how capable he is of becoming a good assistant. 59 assists per season is one of the best in the league.
Evgeni Malkin as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins
Sportswriters believe Crosby's absence helped Malkin reach his potential. Without Sidney, the team won many matches in the NHL, and Malkin managed to score 17 goals in 13 matches. Russian experts have repeatedly noted that the graduate of the Magnitogorsk hockey school has greatly improved his technique, since he more than once took the initiative on the ice at decisive moments in matches.
Everyone in the USA noticed such a brilliant game by the Russian forward. He is selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game. On the best team in the Eastern Conference, Malkin takes the ice with teammates defenseman Sergei Gonchar and forward Jordan Staal. The presence of leading hockey players on the roster helps the East representatives defeat the Western Conference team with a score of 8:7.
Evgeni Malkin with the Stanley Cup
In 2008, Malkin reached the Stanley Cup playoffs with Pittsburgh. In the same year, Evgeniy becomes the owner of the Art Ross Trophy (a prize awarded to the best hockey player who scores the maximum points in the season). In 2010, a new regular season in the NHL begins, but it is not going well for the hockey player. Malkin received a knee injury, after which he was unable to play fully, but the following season the athlete again won the Art Ross Trophy.
In 2012, the next world championship was held on ice rinks in Finland and Sweden. Experts considered the championship hosts the favorites, predicting success for the Finns and Swedes, but both teams showed extremely negative results. In turn, the Russian team led by Zinetula Bilyaletdinov became the triumphant of this championship, beating the Slovak team in the final match.
Evgeni Malkin in the Russian national team at the 2012 World Cup
Malkin demonstrates a brilliant performance during the championship. In 10 matches, the forward scored 11 goals and made 8 assists. He was recognized as the most valuable player of the World Cup at the end of the tournament.
In mid-2013, Evgeni Malkin’s contract with the Penguins expires, but he renews the contract again. The amount of the new agreement is $76 million, which the club is obliged to pay to the athlete over 8 years.
Fight between Evgeni Malkin and Nick Foligno
NHL matches are often accompanied by fights. As Evgeniy explains, conflicts mainly occur at the final games of the Stanley Cup. The nerves of all players are tense to the limit, since there is only one step left before receiving the coveted reward. The impulsive Malkin often becomes a participant in such clashes, but he tries to take all the fights to the ground, since he puts performance on the ice, and not scandalous skirmishes, at the forefront. In addition, unnecessary fines can deprive the team of a valuable player.
For a long time, Evgeni Malkin was preparing for the main sporting event of 2014 - the Winter Olympics in Sochi. Malkin joined the Russian national hockey team. Initially, the hockey player doubted that the Pittsburgh management would let him go to a large-scale sporting event, but there were no problems with this.
Evgeni Malkin as part of the Russian national team at the Olympics in Sochi
For the Russian national team in Sochi, Evgeni Malkin played together with famous partners Alexander Ovechkin, Ilya Kovalchuk and Pavel Datsyuk. Such a stellar line-up instilled fear in their opponents, and the fans believed in the future success of their favorites, but a miracle did not happen. Media representatives called the team’s performance a disaster and a disgrace for all of Russian hockey.
Russian television viewers learned about achievements in sports, unknown biographical facts and professional career of a hockey player on May 7, 2020 on Channel One, when the documentary “Evgeni Malkin. Russian among the Penguins.
Personal life of Evgeni Malkin
In his youth, the guy began dating a student who did not like the public. Little is known about her, since the girl did not appear on television or give interviews. Soon this hockey player’s romance ended.
For some time the guy dated actress Maria Kozhevnikova, then a relationship began with Oksana Kondakova. She is from Magnitogorsk, 4 years older than Zhenya, and by the time of their romance she had already been married. The marriage broke up due to the girl's adultery.
Malkin took Kozhevnikova to his place in Moscow, bought her an apartment and helped her get a higher education. The lovers began to prepare for the wedding, but the celebration was never destined to happen. The couple broke up.
Then there were several more short-lived novels, as in the personal life of Roman Kurtsyn. They ended in breakups. This continued until the hockey player met Anna Kastorova, his current wife.
Children
Anna and Evgeniy's firstborn, Nikita, is now 2.5 years old. For a long time, parents did not show photographs of the child, as is customary with many celebrities. And in general they didn’t talk much about their son. About the current wife and children of Vladimir Zherebtsov.
The couple does not advertise their personal life and enjoys happiness.
