Guide Note

Professional ice hockey player Tomáš Plekanec plays for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League.

Plekanec was drafted by the Canadiens during the third round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. After playing for the Czech Republic team in both the 2001 and 2002 World Junior Championships, Plekanec joined the American Hockey League's Hamilton Bulldogs for the 2002-2003 season. He played in two NHL games the following season and then joined the Montreal Canadiens for the 2005-2006 season, during which he earned 33 points in 73 games.

The following season, Plekanec suited up for every Canadiens game to earn 47 points. During the 2007-2008 season, he again played in every Canadiens game, scored his first hat trick in February of 2008 and increased his point count to 78.

Fast Facts

Birth date: October 31, 1982
Birth place: Kladno, Czech Republic
Position: Center
Jersey number: 14
Nicknames: The Mechanic, Pleky
Member of the Czech National Team at the World Championships in 2006 and 2007

Quote

"I honour Jaromír Jágr the most. These days Jágr is the best hockey player."

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- Height: 5'10" (1.78.m)
- Weight: 189 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2003

Tomas Plekanec Timeline

October 31, 1982: Born
2001: Drafted in the 3rd round, 71st overall, of the NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens
2003: Made his NHL debut with the Montreal Canadiens
2004: Played for the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League
2005: Returned to play with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League
2006: Member of the Czech National Team at the Men's World Ice Hockey Championships
2007: Member of the Czech National Team at the Men's World Ice Hockey Championships
2007: Continues to play for the Montreal Canadiens

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