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- Born: September 3, 1972
- Birthplace: Pilsen, Czech Republic
- Position: Center
- Shoots: Left
- Gold Medal winner with the Czech Team in the 1998 Winter Olympics
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Czech professional hockey player Martin Straka currently plays for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League. He has won two Olympic medals with the Czech Team. Straka previously played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, Florida Panthers and Los Angeles Kings.
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NHL Career
Straka was drafted 19th overall in the 1992 NHL Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He played only two seasons with the Penguins before he was traded to the Ottawa Senators on April 7, 1995. Less than a year later he was sent to the New York Islanders on January 23, 1996. He played 22 games with the Islanders, then was waived and picked up by the Florida Panthers on March 15, 1996. Straka returned to the Penguins as a free agent on August 6, 1997, where he played for the next seven seasons. The Penguins traded him to the Los Angeles Kings on November 30, 2003. He played in the Czech Republic during the 2004-05 NHL lockout then returned to the states, signing with the New York Rangers on August 2, 2005. -
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Martin Straka Questions
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What is your favorite Martin Scorsese film? 7 AnswersIt has to be Goodfellas. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DKcZQ4C7Ij8/SU26NxLQ_dI/AAAAAAAAAV8/hjlFw0qIFUI/s320/goodfellas.jpg The only mob movie that can even stand ... read more -
Should Boca Juniors allow Martin Palermo to play the Club's World Cup for Estudiantes de La Plata? 1 AnswerDo you mean, should they let him play, regarding his injury..? he should have recovered from it by now, according to the Wikipedia article... or, do you mean, s... read more -
Martin Van Buren was the eighth President of the United States. He was born a citizen of America. What would you ask him if you could? 3 AnswersWhat kind of policies did you have to do due to peer or party pressure? What would you change in American Politics in general? Do we need more competition in el... read more
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Martin Straka Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the New York Rangers
- Internet Hockey Database: Career Stats
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 180
- Rookie Year: 1992-1993
Martin Straka Merchandise
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- eBay: Martin Straka Collectibles
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- CBS Sports Store: Martin Straka Jerseys and Trading Cards
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