Top 20 Hockey celebrities in Slovakia
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Hockey celebrities [Updated January 28, 2023].
Zdeno Chara was born
on March 18, 1977
in Trencin, Slovakia.
He was selected for his first NHL All-Star game in 2003 and, in 2012, he was named captain of one of the All-Star teams.
Net Worth 2020: $50 Million
Marian Gaborik was born
on February 14, 1982
in Trencin, Slovakia.
He represented Slovakia's national team at the 2006 and 2010 Olympic Games.
Net Worth 2020: $47 Million
Pavol Demitra was born
on November 29, 1974
in Slovakia.
He won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship in 2000.
Net Worth 2020: $36 Million
Marian Hossa was born
on January 12, 1979
in Stara L'ubovna, Slovakia.
He made it to the Stanley Cup Finals three consecutive times from 2008 to 2010, each time with a different team: the Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, and Chicago Blackhawks. He lost the first two before breaking through with Chicago.
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Stan Mikita was born
on May 20, 1940
in Sokolce, Slovakia.
He helped lead the Blackhawks to Stanley Cup victory in 1961.
Peter Bondra was born
on February 7, 1968
in Slovakia.
He retired holding the Capitals' team records in goals, points, and hat tricks.
Tomas Tatar was born
on December 1, 1990
in Ilava, Slovakia.
He won a silver medal at the 2012 World Championships.
Jakub Kindl was born
on February 10, 1987
in Slovakia.
He was on the roster during the Red Wings' 2008 Stanley Cup run, but did not appear in any games. The team gave him a championship ring, but his name was not added to the Stanley Cup itself.
Andrej Sekera was born
on June 8, 1986
in Slovakia.
He received the Max Kaminsky Trophy as the most outstanding defender in the Ontario Hockey League in 2006.
Tomas Kopecky was born
on February 5, 1982
in Slovakia.
He played for Slovakia in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Jaroslav Halak was born
on May 13, 1985
in Bratislava, Slovakia.
He made his NHL debut during the 2006-2007 season with the Montreal Canadiens.
Michal Handzus was born
on March 11, 1977
in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia.
He signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the San Jose Sharks in 2011.
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