Ondřej Pavelec
Czech ice hockey goaltender, NHL player
Born
August 31st, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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Career in professional ice hockey spanned over a decade, primarily as a goaltender. Played for the Atlanta Thrashers and Winnipeg Jets in the National Hockey League (NHL). Participated in the IIHF World Championships with the Czech national team, contributing to a bronze medal finish in 2006. Recognition included being selected in the second round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
Played for the Atlanta Thrashers
Achieved bronze at the IIHF World Championships in 2006
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