Richard Smehlik
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Richard Smehlik, a Czech-born defenseman, played an integral role in the National Hockey League (NHL) during his career. Born on January 23, 1970, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, Smehlik began his professional hockey journey in Europe before making his way to North America. His early years were spent honing his skills in the Czech leagues, where he developed a reputation

Richard Smehlik, a Czech-born defenseman, played an integral role in the National Hockey League (NHL) during his career. Born on January 23, 1970, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, Smehlik began his professional hockey journey in Europe before making his way to North America. His early years were spent honing his skills in the Czech leagues, where he developed a reputation

Career Scoring Stats

NHL 1993-2003

Goals

49

Assists

146

Points

195

Plus/Minus

62

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1993-2002

Buffalo Sabres (NHL)

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2003

Atlanta Thrashers (NHL)

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2003

New Jersey Devils (NHL)

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Born Jan 23rd, 1970

Height / Weight 6' 4" 222 lbs

Position D

Sweater #s 42 · 2

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