Alexander Frolov
A skilled Russian winger whose slick hands and scoring touch made him a fan favorite during a decade in the NHL's spotlight.
Born 1982 (age 44)·Russian ice hockey player·Birthday: June 19·Millennials
Biography
Alexander Frolov brought a distinctly European elegance to the gritty arenas of the NHL. Drafted by the Los Angeles Kings, the Moscow native quickly established himself as a top-six forward with soft hands, sharp hockey sense, and a knack for finding open ice. During his peak years in LA, he was a consistent offensive threat, twice scoring over 30 goals in a season and becoming a central figure in the team's attack. His game was one of finesse rather than brute force, a creative playmaker who could finish. After his NHL tenure, which included a brief stint with the New York Rangers, he returned to Russia to star in the KHL, adding championships to a career that showcased his adaptable, high-level skill on two continents.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alexander was born in 1982, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alexander Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Alexander's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored a career-high 35 goals in the 2006-07 NHL season with the Los Angeles Kings.
- Recorded over 400 points during his eight-season NHL career, primarily with the Kings.
- Won the Gagarin Cup as KHL champion with CSKA Moscow in the 2018-19 season.
Did You Know?
He represented Russia in multiple international tournaments, including the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
His nickname among Kings fans was 'Fro,' a shorthand for his difficult-to-pronounce last name.
He played his final professional seasons with Avangard Omsk and CSKA Moscow in the KHL.
“I see the play develop and go to where the puck will be.”
