Andrej Meszároš
Ice hockey player and NHL defenseman
Played professional ice hockey primarily as a defenseman. Competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) and participated in various international tournaments representing Slovakia. Contributed to the Slovak national team's efforts in the IIHF World Championships and the Winter Olympics.
Drafted 23rd overall by the New York Islanders in 2004
Played for the Tampa Bay Lightning and Philadelphia Flyers
Won a bronze medal with Slovakia at the 2010 IIHF World Championship
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