Radek Bonk

Czech ice hockey player and forward

Radek Bonk - Czech ice hockey player and forward
Born

January 9th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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A Czech ice hockey player, made significant contributions as a forward in the National Hockey League (NHL). Played for teams including the Ottawa Senators, the Montreal Canadiens, and the Nashville Predators. Bonk achieved notable success during his career, particularly with the Senators, where he became a key player and contributed to the team's playoff appearances.

Selected third overall in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft

Played over 1,000 NHL games

Represented the Czech Republic in multiple international tournaments

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