Tomáš Surový
Slovak ice hockey player and Olympian
Slovak ice hockey player and Olympian
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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