Josef Marha facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Josef Marha
Born	(1976-06-02) 2 June 1976 (age 49) Havlíčkův Brod, Czechoslovakia
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position	Centre
Shot	Left
Played for	HC Dukla Jihlava Colorado Avalanche Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Chicago Blackhawks HC Davos HC Pardubice HK Hradec Kralove
National team	Czech Republic
NHL Draft	35th overall, 1994 Quebec Nordiques
Playing career	1992–2014

Josef Marha, born on June 2, 1976, is a former professional ice hockey player from the Czech Republic. He played as a centre and was known for his skills on the ice.

Playing Career Highlights

Josef Marha played in the National Hockey League (NHL), which is a top ice hockey league in North America. He played for teams like the Colorado Avalanche, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, and Chicago Blackhawks. During his time in the NHL, he played 159 games, scoring 21 goals and making 32 assists. He was picked by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1994 NHL Draft, as the 35th player overall.

Playing in Switzerland

In 2001, Josef moved to Switzerland to play for HC Davos in the National League A (NLA). He played there for 12 years and became a very important player for the team. During his time with HC Davos, he helped his team win the league championship 5 times! He announced his retirement from playing with Davos on March 17, 2013.

Return to the Czech Republic

After playing in Switzerland, Josef Marha decided to continue his career back in his home country. On April 29, 2013, he joined HC Pardubice in the Czech Extraliga, which is the top league in the Czech Republic. Later that year, on November 30, 2013, he moved to another Extraliga team, HK Hradec Kralove, where he finished his professional playing career.

Awards and Honours

Josef Marha received several awards during his ice hockey career.