Pavol Regenda
Slovak ice hockey player

Born
December 7th, 1999
25 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Slovakia
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Professional ice hockey player from Slovakia. Regenda played as a forward and competed in various leagues. Achieved recognition in international competitions, representing Slovakia. Participated in the 2022 IIHF World Championship, contributing to the team's efforts on the ice.
Competed in the 2022 IIHF World Championship
Played in the Slovak Extraliga
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