Pavol Regenda

Slovak ice hockey player

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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