Vladimír Mihálik
Ice hockey player, World Championship medalist
Born
January 29th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Slovakia
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This Slovak ice hockey player competed professionally and contributed to various teams in international competitions. Born in 1987, the player joined the KHL and played for several clubs, including HC Košice and HC Slovan Bratislava. Internationally, he participated in multiple IIHF World Championships, representing Slovakia. His notable presence in competitive ice hockey helped further the sport in his home country.
Played in the KHL for HC Košice
Participated in IIHF World Championships
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