David Výborný facts for kids
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Výborný (left) in 2008
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| Born | January 22, 1975 Jihlava, Czechoslovakia |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 189 lb (86 kg; 13 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Sparta Praha Modo Hockey Columbus Blue Jackets BK Mladá Boleslav |
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| National team |  Czech Republic |
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| NHL Draft | 33rd overall, 1993 Edmonton Oilers |
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| Playing career | 1992–2016 | ||
David Výborný, born on January 22, 1975, is a former professional ice hockey player from the Czech Republic. He played as a right wing. He was known for his time with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the National Hockey League (NHL). Výborný also played for the Czech Republic men's national ice hockey team. He won five World Championships with his national team. He also earned a bronze medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Výborný was honored by being inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2025.
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David Výborný's Hockey Journey
Starting His Career in Europe
David Výborný began his hockey career in 1992. He played for Sparta Prague in the Czech Extraliga, which is the top hockey league in the Czech Republic. Even as a teenager, he showed great skill. He scored 20 goals and 44 points in 52 games.
In 1993, the Edmonton Oilers picked Výborný in the second round of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. This meant they had the rights to sign him if he came to play in North America. He continued to play well for Sparta Prague.
Playing in North America
Výborný came to North America for the 1994–95 season. He played for the Cape Breton Oilers in the American Hockey League (AHL). He scored 61 points in 76 games. This was one of the best scores among new players in the AHL that year.
However, after just one season, he went back to Europe. He returned to Sparta Prague and continued to be a top player. He scored many points and helped his team reach the playoffs. He even helped Sparta win a championship in 2000.
Time in the NHL
On June 8, 2000, David Výborný joined the Columbus Blue Jackets. This was their first season in the National Hockey League (NHL). He scored a goal in his very first NHL game on October 7.
His scoring was not as high in the NHL as it was in Prague. Still, he scored 13 goals and 19 assists in his first season. He was also the first new player to score on multiple penalty shots in one season.
Výborný kept improving with the Blue Jackets. In the 2002–03 NHL season, he scored 46 points. He also led his team with a +12 plus/minus rating. This was a record for the Blue Jackets at the time. In the 2003–04 NHL season, he scored 53 points. He led Columbus in assists and was second in goals and points. Výborný was also very reliable. He holds the Blue Jackets record for playing the most games in a row, with 161.
During the 2004–05 NHL lockout, when NHL games were paused, Výborný played for Sparta Prague again.
Returning to Europe
On April 25, 2008, Výborný announced he was going back to Sparta Prague. He played there for a few more seasons. In 2011, he signed with BK Mladá Boleslav. He helped this team win two championships in the Czech second-division. They also earned a promotion to the top Czech league in 2014.
David Výborný announced his retirement from hockey on March 15, 2016. This was after he suffered a serious knee injury.
Awards and Achievements
- Played in the Czech Ice Hockey Extraliga All-Star game in 1999 and 2000.
- Appeared on the cover of the Czech version of the NHL 2K7 video game.
Records He Holds
- NHL record for most penalty shot goals in a season by a new player.
Playing for His Country
David Výborný was a key player for the Czech Republic men's national ice hockey team. He won five gold medals at the World Championships. These wins were in 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2005. He also won a silver medal in 2006. At the 2006 IIHF World Championship, he was named to the all-tournament team. He also won bronze medals at the 1997 and 1998 World Championships.
In 2006, he helped the Czech Republic win a bronze medal in ice hockey at the 2006 Winter Olympics. In 2025, he was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame for his amazing career.
Images for kids
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Výborný (left) in 2008
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David Vyborny shoots the puck in a pre-game warm-up with the Columbus Blue Jackets during the 2007-08 season
