> [!quote|no-t c-p-sm bg-c-blue txt-c] > “Let's rock and roll, ladies!” > [!infobox|wikipedia] > # Zhenya Usatova > ![[zhenya.png]] > > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Born** | 29 Feb 1984 (age 33) <br>Saint Petersburg, Russia | > ###### Player stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Height** | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | > | **Weight** | 196 lbs (89 kg) | > | **Jersey** | Usatova #29 | > | **Nicknames** | Tovi, Z | > | **Position** | Center | > | **Shoots** | Left | > | **NHA team** | *[[Montreal Wanderers]]* | > | **Former teams** | [[HC Beijing]] | > | **National team** | Russia | > | **NHA Draft** | 35th overall, 2003 <br>[[Montreal Wanderers]] | > | **Playing career** | 2003–present | > ###### Personal > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Background** | Chinese Russian | > | **Languages** | Russian, Mandarin, English | > | **Orientation** | Lesbian | > | **Gender** | Transfem NB | > | **Pronouns** | She/her | **Yevgenia Alexeyevna Usatova** (Russian: Евгения Алексеевна Уса́това; born February 29, 1984) is a Russian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the [[Montreal Wanderers]] in the [[National Hockey Association]] (NHA). She is known for having a loud and outgoing personality, matching her bold playing style on the ice. Usatova prefers to be called Zhenya publicly, as she considers herself a friend to all and thinks being called her full given name is too formal. # Public history [[Alexey Usatov]], Zhenya's father, was a professional footballer and represented Russia in international tournaments. Her mother, [[Jingyi Usatova]] (née Yang), was a professional gymnast and acrobat. The couple met at the 1980 Summer Olympics and despite a language barrier, became inseparable. As a child, Zhenya played many sports including football and gymnastics, but she ultimately chose to pursue ice hockey, refusing to choose between her parents. Zhenya caught the attention of NHA scouts at the 2001 World Juniors, as one of the point leaders for Russia. However, she chose to play for HC Beijing once she turned 18 instead of going directly to the NHA for personal reasons. She was drafted 35th overall in the 2003 NHA draft as a 19 year old. --- > [!NOTE]- Private notes > ## Design Notes - Zhenya does not wear any makeup. - Most of her mass comes from muscle. - She has a gap between her left canine and incisor. - Zhenya does not tie her hair on the ice. - She is so tall because she is big, due to her hugeness and size ## Trivia - Due to being born on a Leap Day, she is technically only 8 years old. - Zhenya loves animals and regularly volunteers at shelters around Montréal. - Her twin sister, Fang Usatova, is an accomplished speedrunner and streamer. - She is "president" of the NHA's unofficial Asian Player Club (which is just a big groupchat). - She is also "president" of the NHA's unofficial Russian Player Club (also a big groupchat) ## Likes - Simulation-type games - Noodles - Animals, especially cats - Sitcoms and romcoms - Girls ## Dislikes - Silence - Slow music - Being seen as stupid - Making decisions - Sweet food and candy ## Relationships > [!kith|friend] **[[Jakey Goldstrom|Jakey Goldstrom]]** _Friend_ > “I know that Jakey finds me funny despite everything he might say about me. He reuses my jokes and thinks I don't notice.” > [!kith|friend] **[[Hans Roxas|Hans Roxas]]** _Friend_ > “Hans is one of the only people who actually respond to me in the Asian Club groupchat. We've never actually met face-to-face, though.” > [!kith|friend] **[[Angel Sheppard|Angel Sheppard]]** _Friend_ > “I miss Angie a lot. We used to hang out all the time and made me feel more at home with the Wands. I hope he's doing well.”