Michal Neuvirth

Czech ice hockey goaltender and player

Michal Neuvirth - Czech ice hockey goaltender and player
Born

March 23rd, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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Played professional ice hockey as a goaltender in the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted by the Washington Capitals in the second round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Played for several NHL teams including the Capitals, the Philadelphia Flyers, and the New York Islanders. Competed in international tournaments representing the Czech Republic.

Drafted 34th overall by the Washington Capitals in 2006

Played for the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2017-2018 NHL season

Represented the Czech Republic in international competitions

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