Jiří Šlégr

Czech ice hockey player and politician

Jiří Šlégr - Czech ice hockey player and politician
Born

May 30th, 1971
54 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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A former ice hockey player and politician, competed in the NHL and represented the Czech Republic internationally. Played for teams including the Vancouver Canucks and the Detroit Red Wings. Helped the national team secure a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. Transitioned from sports to politics, serving in various roles including as a member of the Czech Parliament.

Won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics

Played in the NHL for teams like the Vancouver Canucks and the Detroit Red Wings

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