Jiří Bicek

Ice hockey player, 2002 Olympic competitor

Jiří Bicek - Ice hockey player, 2002 Olympic competitor
Born

December 3rd, 1978
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Slovakia

Links & References

A Slovak ice hockey player participated in international competitions and played professionally in various leagues. Competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics representing Slovakia. Played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with teams such as the New Jersey Devils and the Minnesota Wild. Throughout a career spanning over a decade, made significant contributions in major ice hockey leagues in Europe and North America.

Competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics

Played for the New Jersey Devils

Played for the Minnesota Wild

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