Michal Řepík

Czech ice hockey player, Olympic medalist

Michal Řepík - Czech ice hockey player, Olympic medalist
Born

December 31st, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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Born in 1988, a professional ice hockey player with a successful career in international competition. Played for the Czech national team in multiple championships, contributing to the team's achievements on the global stage. Achieved recognition in domestic leagues, particularly in the Czech Extraliga and various European clubs. Notably, was part of the squad that secured a bronze medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

Won a bronze medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics

Played for HC MoDo in the Swedish Hockey League

Competed extensively in the Czech Extraliga

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