Lukáš Krajíček
Czech ice hockey player, played for NHL teams
Born
March 11th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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A professional ice hockey player, competed primarily as a defenseman from 1999 to 2015. Played in the NHL for the Florida Panthers, Vancouver Canucks, and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Represented the Czech Republic in international competitions, including the IIHF World Championship and the Olympic Games. Participated in various leagues, including the Czech Extraliga and KHL, establishing a notable career both in his home country and abroad.
Played for the Florida Panthers in the NHL
Competed in the IIHF World Championship
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