Žigmund Pálffy
Ice hockey player with NHL success
Born
May 5th, 1972
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Slovakia
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Pálffy played as a right winger in the National Hockey League (NHL) for multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Islanders. His professional career in the NHL spanned from 1993 to 2006, during which he became one of the league's prominent scorers. Prior to his NHL career, Pálffy played in Europe, establishing himself as a skilled player. After retiring from professional hockey, he continued to contribute to the sport at various levels in Slovakia.
Scored over 800 points in NHL career
Played for Slovakia in multiple international tournaments
Inducted into the Slovak Hockey Hall of Fame
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