Mário Bližňák

Slovak ice hockey player

Mário Bližňák - Slovak ice hockey player
Born

March 6th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Slovakia

Links & References

Bližňák played as a professional ice hockey player in Slovakia and the NHL. He started his career in 2003 and played for clubs such as HC Slovan Bratislava and the Florida Panthers. His career included achievements in international competitions, representing Slovakia in various championships.

Played for HC Slovan Bratislava

Competed in the NHL with the Florida Panthers

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