Tomáš Plekanec
Czech ice hockey player, NHL All-Star
Born
October 31st, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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Played center in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Represented the Czech Republic in multiple international tournaments, including the IIHF World Championships and Olympic Games. Achieved success in professional hockey with over 600 points in the NHL and gained recognition for his two-way play and leadership skills on the ice.
Played 14 seasons with the Montreal Canadiens
Served as an alternate captain for the Canadiens
Competed in the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics
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