Igor Shesterkin, 27, is a Russian ice hockey goalkeeper for the New York Rangers in the NHL. The Rangers picked him 118th in the fourth round of the 2014 NHL entry draft.
Shesterkin won the 2022 NHL Vezina Trophy as the league's best goaltender and has established himself as a goaltending icon in the making. The Rangers' standout goaltender is also one of the NHL's most well-known goaltenders, with a great fan base.
Due to his popularity, his devoted fans are always curious to learn more about him, particularly his personal life. Shesterkin is dating a beautiful woman named Anna Butosova. Both are from Russia and have been dating for a long time and also have a son named Timofey Igorevich.
Shesterkin announced his baby's birth on Instagram and thanked Anna for their beautiful son. He made this announcement after winning the 2022 Vezina Trophy, and the couple must have been on top of the world.
Anna and Igor have been dating for a long time and originally met in St. Petersburg. As their relationship progressed, Anna relocated to New York. The pair took their first photo together while kissing in front of a beautiful waterfall in the Maldives.
When they aren't working, the duo enjoy traveling and have posted pictures together while on vacation in Paris and the Netherlands.
Anna Butosova was born on March 27. Last year, Igor Shesterkin uploaded a photo wishing her a happy birthday and thanking her for bringing happiness into his life.
Anna is also known for her bold pictures on Instagram. The couple are happily living their lives with their son and two beautiful pet dogs, Simba and Lucky.
The journey of Igor Shesterkin to the NHL
Igor Shesterkin began his NHL career with the New York Rangers, who picked him 118th overall in the fourth round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
However, Shesterkin began playing in the league in 2019. In the 2021-22 campaign, Shesterkin played 53 games with a 2.09 goals-against average and an impressive .935 goals save percentage. This made him the best goalie of the season, earning him the coveted Vezina Trophy.
As of this writing, Shesterkin has played 36 games this season, with 2.46 goals against average and a .918 save percentage. The stats aren't bad at all and the Rangers goalie's future looks extremely promising.
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