Pavol Demitra

Slovak ice hockey player, NHL All-Star

Pavol Demitra - Athletes & Sports Figures born November 29th, 1974
Born
Died

2011
15 years ago — 37 years old

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Athletes & Sports Figures

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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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