Marcel Hossa
Marcel Hossa (born October 12, 1981 in Ilava, Czechoslovakia) is a Slovak ice hockey player for the New York Rangers (he originally played his first three seasons for the Montreal Canadiens) franchise of the National Hockey League. He wears sweater number 81, playing either left or right wing. He was selected in the first round of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, 16th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens.
He shoots left-handed. His size (6 feet 2 inches, 211 pounds) is an asset for playing in the corners. He is more suited to the offensive zone, since his defensive skills are sometimes questioned. His older brother, Marian Hossa, is a well known superstar who plays for the Atlanta Thrashers (Though he made a name for himself on the Ottawa Senators).
Honours and Awards
- (2002-03) Played in the NHL YoungStars Game
- (2000-01) WHL - West Second All-Star Team
Transactions, injuries and suspensions
- September 30, 2005 - Traded to New York Rangers for Garth Murray
- September 25, 2004 - NHL lockout: Signed with the Mora IK of the Elitserein (Sweden).
- July 14, 2004 - Re-signed by the Montreal Canadiens.
- November 24, 2003 - Assigned to Hamilton (AHL).