Milan Hejduk
Czech-American ice hockey player, Stanley Cup Champion
Born
February 14th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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Played professional ice hockey for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL. Debuted in the league during the 1998-1999 season. Contributed to the Avalanche's victory in the 2001 Stanley Cup. Accumulated over 800 points throughout the career with the team. Represented the Czech Republic in international competitions, including the Olympics.
Won Stanley Cup in 2001 with Colorado Avalanche
Scored over 800 points in NHL career
Played in multiple international competitions for Czech Republic
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