Tomáš Vlasák

Czech ice hockey player

Tomáš Vlasák - Czech ice hockey player
Born

February 1st, 1975
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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A professional ice hockey player from the Czech Republic. Played as a forward and had a successful career in both the NHL and European leagues. Spent significant time in the NHL playing for teams like the New Jersey Devils and the Florida Panthers. Achieved notable success in international competitions, representing the Czech Republic in ice hockey World Championships and winning a gold medal at the 2005 Championship.

Competing in the NHL with New Jersey Devils

Winning gold at the 2005 World Championship

Playing for HC Ceske Budejovice

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