Tomáš Surový

Slovak ice hockey player and Olympian

Tomáš Surový - Slovak ice hockey player and Olympian
Born

September 24th, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Slovakia

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A professional ice hockey player from Slovakia, participated in international competitions, including the Winter Olympics. Played in various leagues, achieving success in top-tier teams. Notable tenure in the Slovak Extraliga and several European leagues, demonstrating skills as a forward.

Played for the Slovak national team at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Competed in the IIHF World Championships

Had a successful career in the Slovak Extraliga

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