Alexander Salák

Czech ice hockey goalie and Olympian

Alexander Salák - Czech ice hockey goalie and Olympian
Born

January 5th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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Born in 1987, this ice hockey player specialized as a goaltender. Played in the Czech Extraliga and the National Hockey League. Competed in the 2010 Winter Olympics representing the Czech Republic. Also played in various international tournaments, contributing to the national team's efforts on the global stage.

Competed in the 2010 Winter Olympics

Played for Florida Panthers in the NHL

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