Radek Smoleňák
| Radek Smoleňák | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
December 3, 1986 Prague, TCH | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| SM-liiga team (P) Cur. team Former teams |
Pelicans Lahti Norfolk Admirals (AHL) Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| NHL draft |
73rd overall, 2005 Tampa Bay Lightning | ||
| Playing career | 2006–present | ||
Radek Smoleňák (born December 3, 1986) is a Czech professional ice hockey winger. He is currently playing with HC TPS of the Finnish elite league SM-liiga. Smolenak was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 3rd round (73rd overall) of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
Playing career
Smoleňák played briefly with the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2009–10 season when he was claimed off waivers by the team late in the pre-season. He played in only one regular season game with the Blackhawks, in which he registered a five minute major for fighting. He also participated in the 2009 pre-season with Chicago while they played in Zürich, Switzerland and registered one goal in one game.[1] After being placed back on waivers by the Blackhawks, he was quickly re-claimed by the Tampa Bay Lightning.[2]
Smoleňák signed a contract with Pelicans Lahti from the Finnish elite league SM-liiga on January 30, 2012.[3]
References
External links
- Radek Smoleňák career statistics at EliteProspects.com
- Radek Smoleňák career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
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