Czech hockey player David Vyborny most recently played for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the National Hockey League. In March of 2008 he signed a three-year contract to play for the HC Sparta Praha of the Czech Extraliga.Radio Prague: Hockey forward V&ygrave;born&ygrave; headed for Sparta
NHL Career
Vyborny was drafted 33rd overall in the 1993 NHL Draft by the Edmonton Oilers. In 1994, Vyborny played for the Cape Breton Oilers, an Edmonton Oilers' American Hockey League affiliate. He returned to Europe in 1995, where he played in the Czech Republic and Sweden for five seasons. On June 7, 2000, Vyborny signed as a free agent with the Columbus Blue Jackets. He made his NHL debut that same year and spent a total of seven seasons with the team.
Career Highlights
- 1996: World Ice Hockey Championship, gold medal
- 1997: World Ice Hockey Championship, bronze medal
- 1998: World Ice Hockey Championship, bronze medal
- 1999: World Ice Hockey Championship, gold medal
- 2000: World Ice Hockey Championship, gold medal
- 2001: World Ice Hockey Championship, gold medal
- 2005: World Ice Hockey Championship, gold medal
- 2006: Winter Olympics, bronze medal
- 2006: World Ice Hockey Championship, silver medal
Timeline
- 1991-93: Sparta Praha, Czech Extraliga
- 1993: Drafted by the Edmonton Oilers
- 1994: Cape Breton Oilers, AHL
- 1994-97: Sparta Praha, Czech Extraliga
- 1997-98: MODO Hockey, Elitserien, (Swedish Elite League)
- 1998-00: Sparta Praha, Czech Extraliga
- 2000-04: Columbus Blue Jackets
- 2004-05: Sparta Praha, Czech Extraliga
- 2005-08: Columbus Blue Jackets
- 2008-present: Sparta Praha, Czech Extraliga
David Vyborny Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Columbus Blue Jackets
- Career Stats
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 181
- Rookie Year: 1993
David Vyborny Timeline
January 22, 1975 Born
1992-00: Played with the Sparta Praha, Czech Extraliga
1993: Drafted 33rd overall in the 2nd round of the NHL Draft by the Edmonton Oilers
1997: Player of MODO Hockey
1999: World Championship Gold medal, Czech Republic
2000: World Championship Gold medal, Czech Republic
2001: World Championship Gold medal, Czech Republic
2004-05 NHL Lockoutplayed for Sparta Praha, Czech Extraliga
References
Fast Facts
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Born
January 22, 1975
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Birthplace
Jihlava, Czech Republic
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Nickname
Veebs
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Height
5' 10"
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Weight
181 lbs.
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Position
Right wing
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Shoots
Left
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Draft year
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Spouse
Irena
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Fact:
Holds Columbus Blue Jackets' career records for points, assists and games playedOfficial Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets: David Vyborny
