Michal Kempný

Czech ice hockey player

Michal Kempný - Czech ice hockey player
Born

September 8th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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Played professional ice hockey primarily as a defenseman. Competed in the Czech Extraliga and the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Represented the Czech Republic in international competitions, including the IIHF World Championships. Contributed to the team during championship runs and was part of the squad that achieved success in international tournaments.

Played in the Czech Extraliga

Played in the Kontinental Hockey League

Represented the Czech Republic in IIHF World Championships

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