Milan Hejduk

Czech-American ice hockey player, Stanley Cup Champion

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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