Václav Varaďa

Czech ice hockey player and coach

Václav Varaďa - Czech ice hockey player and coach
Born

April 26th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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Played professional ice hockey and later transitioned into coaching. Competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) with teams including the Dallas Stars and the Buffalo Sabres. Represented the Czech Republic in international competitions, winning a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. After retiring as a player, became a coach, contributing to the development of young talent in Czech ice hockey.

Won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics

Played in the NHL for the Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres

Served as head coach for Czech youth teams

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