Jaroslav Pouzar

Czech ice hockey player and champion

Jaroslav Pouzar - Czech ice hockey player and champion
Born

January 23rd, 1952
73 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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A former professional ice hockey player from Czechoslovakia, competed as a forward. Played in the Czechoslovak First Ice Hockey League and represented Czechoslovakia internationally. Contributed to the team winning the Gold Medal at the 1972 IIHF World Championship.

Competed in the 1972 IIHF World Championship

Played for HC Pardubice

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