Richard Zedník

Ice hockey player with NHL experience

Richard Zedník - Ice hockey player with NHL experience
Born

January 6th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Slovakia

Links & References

Played professional ice hockey primarily as a left winger. Spent significant portions of career with the Montreal Canadiens and the Florida Panthers in the NHL. Also played in leagues in Europe, including the Slovak Extraliga. Represented Slovakia in international competitions, contributing to the national team's success.

Played for Montreal Canadiens

Played for Florida Panthers

Competed in 2006 Winter Olympics

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