Milan Hnilička

Czech ice hockey player and goaltender

Milan Hnilička - Czech ice hockey player and goaltender
Born

June 25th, 1973
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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A professional ice hockey goaltender participated in the NHL and international competitions. Played for the New Jersey Devils and the Atlanta Thrashers in the NHL. Represented the Czech Republic in multiple World Championships and the 2002 Olympic Games, contributing to the team's success. After retiring from professional play, transitioned into coaching and management roles in ice hockey.

Played for New Jersey Devils

Played for Atlanta Thrashers

Competed in 2002 Winter Olympics

Won gold at 1998 IIHF World Championship

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