Guide Note

Milan Hejduk is a professional hockey player originally from the Czech Republic. He currently plays for the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League.

Fast Facts

Born: February 14, 1976
Birthplace: Labem, Czechoslovakia
Position: Right Wing
Shoots: Right
2001: Member of Colorado's Stanley Cup Championship
1998, 2002 Winter Olympics participant

Early Years

Hejduk began his career with the HC Pardubice in the Czech Extraliga, or Czech Elite League. In 1994, he was drafted 87th overall in the NHL Draft by the Quebec Nordiques. He continued to play in the Czech Republic for four seasons after the draft, making his NHL debut with the Avalanche in 1998. That same year he played in his first Winter Olympics, bringing home a gold medal.

Recent Years

In 2001, Hejduk helped the Avalanche as they won the Stanley Cup Championships over the New Jersey Devils. The 2002-03 season was Hejduk's statically best of his career. He scored 50 goals and 48 assists in 82 games, earning the Maurice Richard Trophy as the league's goal leader. He also earned the Bud Light Plus/Minus Award, which he shared with Peter Forsberg, that season, finishing with a plus 52 for the year. Hejduk earned his second Olympic medal in 2006, as the Czech Team took home a bronze.

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Milan Hejduk Vital Stats

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- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 190
- Rookie Year: 1994

Milan Hejduk Timeline

February 14, 1976: Born
1994: Drafted 87th overall in the 4th round of the NHL Draft by the Quebec Nordiques
1998: Played for the Czech Republic Winter Olympics (Gold) and World Championship (Bronze) teams
1999: Member of the NHL All-Rookie Team
2001: Helps the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
2002: Played for the Czech Republic in the:Winter Olympics
2002-03: NHL All-Star Second Team & Bud Light Plus/Minus Award
2003: Won the Maurice Richard Trophy for most goals in a season
2003: Shared the NHL Plus-Minus Award with Peter Forsberg

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