Tomáš Vokoun
Ice hockey player and Stanley Cup champion
A Czech-American ice hockey player, Vokoun played as a goaltender in the National Hockey League (NHL). Vokoun was selected 226th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. Vokoun played for several teams including the Nashville Predators, Florida Panthers, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He gained recognition for his exceptional skills as a goaltender, earning an All-Star selection in 2004. Vokoun played a significant role in leading the Washington Capitals to victory in the 2018 Stanley Cup, contributing to the team's first championship in franchise history.
Selected 226th overall in the 1994 NHL Draft
Played for the Nashville Predators, Florida Panthers, and Pittsburgh Penguins
Won the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals in 2018
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