Tomáš Vokoun
| Tomáš Vokoun | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Vokoun with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2013 | |||
| Born |
2 July 1976 Karlovy Vary, Czechoslovakia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Right | ||
| Played for |
HC Kladno Montreal Canadiens Nashville Predators HC Znojemsti Orli Znojmo HIFK Florida Panthers Washington Capitals Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| National team | Czech Republic | ||
| NHL draft |
226th overall, 1994 Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 1995–2014 | ||
Tomáš Vokoun (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtomaːʃ ˈvokoun]; born 2 July 1976) is a Czech former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1997 to 2013, mainly with the Nashville Predators. He was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the ninth round, 226th overall, in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, and played one game for the team, as well as playing with the Florida Panthers, Washington Capitals, and Pittsburgh Penguins. Internationally, Vokoun played for the Czech national team at several tournaments, including the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics, winning a bronze medal in 2006, as well as gold medals at the 2005 and 2010 World Championships.