Tomáš Fleischmann
Czech ice hockey player and NHL forward
Born
May 16th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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Born in 1984, a professional ice hockey player who played primarily as a forward in the National Hockey League (NHL). Started a career in the Czech Republic before transitioning to North America. Played for several NHL teams, including the Anaheim Ducks, Florida Panthers, and Washington Capitals. Gained recognition for his scoring ability and consistency on the ice throughout his career.
Played for the Washington Capitals
Scored over 100 goals in the NHL
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