Tomáš Pöpperle
Czech ice hockey player and goaltender
Born
October 10th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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Played professional ice hockey as a goaltender in Europe and the NHL. Started his career in the Czech Republic before joining teams in the American Hockey League. Participated in international competitions, representing the Czech Republic in world championships.
Played for HC Plzeň in the Czech Extraliga
Competed in the American Hockey League
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