Marián Gáborík
Marián Gáborík (born 14 February 1982) is a Slovak former professional ice hockey winter. He played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Minnesota Wild, New York Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings, and Ottawa Senators. He served as the captain of the Minnesota Wild from March until April of 2008. Gáborík was the first player to score a goal for the Wild.[1]
| Marián Gáborík | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Gáborík playing with the New York Rangers on December 15, 2011 | |
| Born | February 14, 1982 Trenčín, Slovakia |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb) |
| Position | Left wing |
| Played for | NHL: Minnesota Wild New York Rangers Columbus Blue Jackets Los Angeles Kings Ottawa Senators Slovak Extraliga: SVK SEL: Färjestad BK |
| National team |  Slovakia
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| NHL Draft | 3rd overall, 2000 Minnesota Wild |
| Playing career | 1998–2018 |
On March 5, 2014, Gáborík was traded to the Los Angeles Kings.[2] On June 13, 2014, he won his first Stanley Cup when the Kings defeated the New York Rangers 4 games to 1. During the playoffs, Gáborík led the league with 14 goals.[3]
On November 4, 2021, Gáborík announced that he was retiring from playing professional ice hockey.[4]
Marián Gáborík Media
Gáborík saluting the crowd following his five-goal game against the Rangers in 2007.
Gáborík during his final season in Minnesota in 2009.
Gáborík with the Rangers in 2011
Gáborík with the Blue Jackets in 2013
References
- ↑ "Gaborik retires from NHL, scored first goal in Wild history". NHL. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Kings make splash, acquire Gaborik from Columbus". NBC Sports. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Gaborik proves perfect fit with Kings". ESPN. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Marian Gaborik, first draft pick of Wild and Cup winner with the Kings, retires". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
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