Milan Michálek
Milan Michálek (born 7 December 1984, in Jindřichův Hradec, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech professional ice hockey left winger. He currently plays for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the San Jose Sharks.
Milan Michálek | |
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Michálek with the Senators in 2013 | |
Born | Jindřichův Hradec, Czechoslovakia | December 7, 1984
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight | 225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb) |
Position | Left wing |
Shoots | Left |
NHL team Former teams |
Ottawa Senators San Jose Sharks |
National team | Czech Republic |
NHL Draft | 6th overall, 2003 San Jose Sharks |
Playing career | 2000–present |
Before playing in the NHL, Michálek played 2 seasons with HC České Budějovice of the Czech Extraliga. He was drafted by the San Jose Sharks with the 6th overall pick in the 2003 NHL daft. He played 4 seasons with the Sharks and was then on September 12, 2009, he was traded to the Senators along with Jonathan Cheechoo and a second round pick for Dany Heatley and a fifth round draft pick in 2010.[1]
His older brother Zbyněk plays in the NHL for the Arizona Coyotes.
Milan Michálek Media
Michálek battles for position with Willie Mitchell.
References
- ↑ "Sens Deal Heatley to Sharks for Michalek, Cheechoo". TSN. Archived from the original on 2009-09-15. Retrieved 2013-05-25.