Jaroslav Spacek (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjaroslaf ˈʃpatʃɛk]) (born February 11, 1974) is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Špaček was drafted in the 5th round, 117th overall by the Florida Panthers in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.
On January 26, 2006, the Chicago Blackhawks traded Špaček to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Tony Salmelainen. In 2005–06, Špa...
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Jaroslav Spacek (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjaroslaf ˈʃpatʃɛk]) (born February 11, 1974) is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Špaček was drafted in the 5th round, 117th overall by the Florida Panthers in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.
On January 26, 2006, the Chicago Blackhawks traded Špaček to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Tony Salmelainen. In 2005–06, Špaček was part of the Cinderella Edmonton Oilers team that made a run to the Stanley Cup Finals. However, the Oilers lost in game 7 of the finals to the Carolina Hurricanes. Špaček had three goals and 11 assists in the 2006 Playoffs.
On July 5, 2006, Špaček signed a three-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2006–07 season, Špaček helped the Sabres reach the Eastern Conference Finals. Špaček was named an alternate captain for the month of December 2007 and captain for the month of January under the Sabres 2007–08 rotating captain and...
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