Robert Lang
Czech ice hockey player and Olympian
Born
December 19th, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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A professional ice hockey player from the Czech Republic, achieved success in the NHL and international competitions. Played for several teams, including the Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, and the Washington Capitals. Represented the Czech Republic in multiple international tournaments, contributing to the team's performance during the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Played in the NHL for over a decade
Won the Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings in 2002
Represented the Czech Republic at the 1998 Winter Olympics
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