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- 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
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Milan Hejduk is a professional hockey player originally from the Czech Republic. He currently plays for the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League.
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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 Questions
Will David Beckham stay with AC Milan or come back to play with the LA Galaxy in time for the MLS season? 2 AnswersActually, I think it's a possibility that he'll stay in Italy. AC Milan is meeting with Beckham's manager in the next few days and if the team is willing to off... read more
Which is best Milan or Paris fashion? 1 AnswerMilan is a much more serious and profitable venue than Paris. For all its glitz Paris is still more of a "tourist" venue than Milan. Milan is more Industry Rela... read more -
Milan Hejduk Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Colorado Avalanche
- Internet Hockey Database: Career Stats
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 190
- Rookie Year: 1994