Pavol Demitra
Slovak ice hockey player, NHL All-Star
Born
November 29th, 1974
50 years ago
Died
2011
14 years ago — 37 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Slovakia
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A professional ice hockey player, made significant contributions in the National Hockey League (NHL) and international competitions. Played primarily as a center and left winger. Represented teams including the St. Louis Blues, Ottawa Senators, and Minnesota Wild in the NHL. Achieved an NHL All-Star selection in 2003. Competed for Slovakia in multiple international tournaments, including the IIHF World Championships and the Winter Olympics. Demitra's career spanned from 1993 to 2011 before premature passing in a plane crash in 2011.
Selected as an NHL All-Star in 2003
Played for the St. Louis Blues, Ottawa Senators, and Minnesota Wild
Competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics
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