• Chmelevski ranked fourth on the 67’s in goals and points with 21-22—43, including a team-high 12 power-play goals, during the 2016-17 season (58 GP) and finished with 2-2—4 in the playoffs (6 GP). He was the recipient of the Bobby Smith Trophy, awarded annually to the OHL Scholastic Player of the Year.

• After being selected 10th overall in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection by Sarnia, Chmelevski played 29 games for the Sting, including a hat trick against the Sault Ste. Marie on Oct. 16, 2015, before being traded to Ottawa on Jan. 7, 2016. He finished the 2015-16 season with 11-8—19 in 34 GP.

• Internationally, Chmelevski represented Team USA at the 2015 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, recording 2-2—4 in 5 GP. He also led all players at the 2016 Ivan Hlinka Memorial with 4-5—9 in four games to help the United States take home a silver medal.

• Models his style of play after Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron.

• Lists former NHL player Pavel Datsyuk as his childhood hockey idol.


GETTING TO KNOW SASHA:

If I could "Carpool Karaoke" with any celebrity it would be: Red Hot Chili Peppers

TV show I recently binge-watched: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The celebrity that always makes me laugh: Kevin Hart

The app I spend too much time on: YouTube

At an all-you-can-eat buffet I go straight for the: Seafood

The coolest person I've ever met: Pavel Datsyuk

Athlete I admire most: Sidney Crosby

One thing people don't usually know about me: I speak two languages (English, Russian)

If I could be any superhero I would be: Superman

I am inspired by: People who go through adversity and don’t give up

I am afraid of: Sharks

I dream of: Playing in the NHL and winning a Stanley Cup


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