Petr Sýkora

Czech ice hockey player, Stanley Cup winner

Petr Sýkora - Czech ice hockey player, Stanley Cup winner
Born

November 19th, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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This ice hockey player was a forward who competed in the NHL for teams such as the New Jersey Devils, the Anaheim Ducks, and the Edmonton Oilers. Achievements include winning the Stanley Cup in 2000 with the New Jersey Devils. He also had a successful international career, representing the Czech Republic in multiple tournaments, including the World Championships and the Winter Olympics. His professional career spanned from 1994 to 2016, during which he established himself as a consistent scorer.

Winning the Stanley Cup in 2000

Competing in the Winter Olympics

Representing the Czech Republic in World Championships

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