Jozef Stümpel

Ice hockey player, 2002 Olympic participant

Jozef Stümpel - Ice hockey player, 2002 Olympic participant
Born

July 20th, 1972
52 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Slovakia

Links & References

Played ice hockey in the NHL and international competitions. Competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics for Slovakia. Had a professional career spanning over a decade in the NHL with teams such as the New Jersey Devils, Los Angeles Kings, and Boston Bruins. Also played in various European leagues, including the tipsport extraliga. Stümpel was known for his playmaking skills and offensive contributions.

Competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics

Played in the NHL for multiple teams

Led the Slovak national team in various tournaments

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