Guide Note

Martin Rucinsky is a professional hockey player originally from the Czech Republic. He currently plays with the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League.

Fast Facts

Born: March 11, 1971
Birthplace: Most, Czech Republic
Position: Left Wing
Shoots: Left
Hockey idol growing up: Ivan Hlinka
Favorite TV show: Seinfeld

Early Years

Rucinsky was drafted out of the Czech Extraliga 20th overall in the 1991 NHL Draft by the Edmonton Oilers. He made his NHL debut that same year, playing two games before he was traded to the Quebec Nordiques on March 10, 1992. He stayed with the franchise as they relocated in 1995, becoming the Colorado Avalanche. Later that season, on December 6, 1995, Rucinsky was traded to the Montreal Canadiens. He continued to play with the Canadiens through 2001, including in 1998 when he won a gold medal in the Winter Olympics with the Czech Team. On November 21, 2001, Rucinsky was traded to the Dallas Stars.

Recent Years

Rucinsky was traded yet again on March 12, 2002, going to the New York Rangers. He entered the free agency after the season and signed with the St. Louis Blues on October 25, 2002. After one season with the Blues, he returned as a free agent to the Rangers on August 28, 2003. A March 9, 2004 trade sent him to the Vancouver Canucks. He did not play during the NHL Lockout, then returned to the NHL, signing again with the Rangers on August 3, 2005. The following year Rucinsky entered free agency again, returning to the St. Louis Blues on August 2, 2006.

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Martin Rucinsky

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Martin Rucinsky Vital Stats

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- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 205
- Rookie Year: 1991

Martin Rucinsky Timeline

March 11, 1971: Born
1991: Drafted 20th overall in the 1st round of the NHL Draft by the Edmonton Oilers
1992: Traded to the Quebec Nordiques – 1995 Colorado Avalanche
1995: Traded to the Montreal Canadiens
1998: Winter Olympics, Team Czech Republic, Gold Medal
2001: Traded to the Dallas Stars
2002: March,Traded to the New York Rangers
2002: October, Signed with the St. Louis Blues as an unrestricted free agent
2003: Signed with the New York Rangers as an unrestricted free agent
2004: Traded to the Vancouver Canucks
2005: Signed with the New York Rangers as an unrestricted free agent
2006: Signed with the St. Louis Blues as an unrestricted free agent
2006: Winter Olympics, Team Czech Republic, Bronze Medal

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