Czech professional hockey player Ales Kotalik plays for the Calgary Flames in the National Hockey League.
He was acquired by the Flames, along with Christopher Higgins, from the New York Rangers on February 2, 2010, in exchange for Olli Jokinen and Brandon Prust.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2010/02/02/sp-flames-rangers-trade.html
Kotalik was traded to the Oilers from the Buffalo Sabres on March 4, 2009, in exchange for a second-round draft pick.The Buffalo News: Sabres Keep Connolly, Send Out Kotalik on Deadline Day
NHL Career
Kotalik was drafted 164th overall in the 1998 NHL draft by the Buffalo Sabres. He continued to play in the Czech Extraliga (Czech Elite League) for three years after the draft. Kotalik joined the Sabres in the 2001-02 regular season for his NHL debut, but split the season between the Sabres and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Rochester Americans. Kotalik played one season with the HC Bili Tygri Liberec in the Czech Republic during the 2004-05 NHL Lockout before returning to the Sabres in 2005.
Career Highlights
- 2006: Winter Olympics, bronze medal
Timeline
Ales Kotalik Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Edmonton Oilers
- Internet Hockey Database: Career Stats
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 227
- Rookie Year: 2001-2002
References
Fast Facts
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Born
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Birthplace
Jindrichuv Hradec, Czech Republic
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Nicknames
Alko, Koats
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Height
6' 1"
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Weight
227 lbs.
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Position
Right wing
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Shoots
Right
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Draft year
