Dmitrij Jaškin
A hulking Czech power forward who carved out a unique career by becoming a dominant goal-scoring force in Russia's KHL after his NHL journey.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Czech ice hockey player·Birthday: March 23·Millennials
Biography
Born in Omsk, Russia, Dmitrij Jaškin moved to the Czech Republic as a teenager, a shift that defined his international hockey identity. His powerful 6'3" frame and nose for the net made him a standout junior, leading to his selection by the St. Louis Blues in 2011. His NHL tenure was one of flashes—a memorable 13-goal season with the Blues, stops in Washington and Arizona—but never full consistency. The true second act of his career began when he crossed the Atlantic to join Dynamo Moscow in the KHL. There, Jaškin transformed into an unstoppable offensive engine, leveraging his size and shot in a system that maximized his strengths. He shattered league records, including a staggering 40-goal season, and became a central figure in the Kontinental Hockey League, proving that a player's peak can arrive on a different stage than the one he first dreamed of.
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.
Dmitrij was born in 1993, 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 Dmitrij Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Dmitrij's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored a KHL-record 40 goals in a single season during the 2021-22 campaign with Dynamo Moscow.
- Won the Gagarin Cup, the KHL championship, with Dynamo Moscow in 2023.
- Represented the Czech Republic at multiple IIHF World Championships.
- Played over 300 games in the NHL for the St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, and Arizona Coyotes.
Did You Know?
He was the first overall pick in the 2010 KHL Junior Draft by Sibir Novosibirsk.
Despite being born in Russia, he has represented the Czech Republic internationally since his youth.
He holds the KHL record for most goals by a non-Russian player in a single season.
His father, Alexej Jaškin, was also a professional hockey player.
“My game is simple: go to the hard areas, protect the puck, and shoot.”
