Aleš Hemský

Czech ice hockey player and NHL standout

Aleš Hemský - Czech ice hockey player and NHL standout
Born

August 13th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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Born in 1983 in the Czech Republic, a professional ice hockey player had a successful career in the NHL, primarily with the Edmonton Oilers. Drafted 13th overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, played over 800 regular-season games. Achieved the pinnacle of the game during an outstanding tenure, contributing significantly during the playoffs. Represented the Czech Republic in international competitions, including the IIHF World Championships and Winter Olympics, earning accolades for exceptional skills and performance on the ice.

Played for the Edmonton Oilers from 2002 to 2014

Selected for the IIHF World Championships

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