Martin Straka
| Martin Straka | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Straka with the New York Rangers in 2008 | |||
| Born |
September 3, 1972 Plzeň, Czechoslovakia | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Pittsburgh Penguins Ottawa Senators New York Islanders Florida Panthers Los Angeles Kings New York Rangers HC Plzeň 1929 | ||
| National team | Czech Republic | ||
| NHL draft |
19th overall, 1992 Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Playing career | 1989–2014 | ||
Martin Straka (born September 3, 1972) is a Czech former ice hockey center who most recently played for HC Plzeň 1929 of the Czech Extraliga. He is also the club's general manager and co-owner, having bought a 70% share of the team in 2009. Straka played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1992 until 2008 with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers.