Ondřej Pavelec facts for kids
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Pavelec with the Winnipeg Jets in 2016
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| Born | 31 August 1987 Kladno, Czechoslovakia |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Goaltender | ||||||||||||||||||
| Caught | Left | ||||||||||||||||||
| Played for | Atlanta Thrashers Winnipeg Jets Bílí Tygři Liberec Pelicans New York Rangers |
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| National team |  Czech Republic |
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| NHL Draft | 41st overall, 2005 Atlanta Thrashers |
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| Playing career | 2007–2018 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Ondřej Pavelec (born August 31, 1987) is a former professional ice hockey goaltender from the Czech Republic. He was chosen by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 2005 NHL draft. He played for the Thrashers, who later became the Winnipeg Jets. His last season was with the New York Rangers. During a break in the NHL season in 2012–13, Pavelec played for teams in the Czech Republic and Finland.
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Pavelec's Hockey Journey
Starting in Junior Hockey
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Ondřej Pavelec started his junior hockey career in Canada. He was picked by the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles in 2005. This team plays in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). The same year, the Atlanta Thrashers chose him in the NHL draft. He played two seasons with the Screaming Eagles. He helped them reach the semi-finals in the 2006–07 season.
Pavelec was a top player in the QMJHL. He was named a First Team All-Star twice. He also won the Jacques Plante Memorial Trophy twice. This award is for the goalie with the best goals against average (GAA). He was the first player in 20 years to win it more than once. As a new player, he won the Raymond Lagacé Trophy and the RDS Cup. These awards are for the best defensive rookie and rookie of the year.
Playing as a Professional
Pavelec signed a professional contract with the Atlanta Thrashers in 2007. He first played for their minor league team, the Chicago Wolves. In 2008, Pavelec helped the Wolves win the Calder Cup. This is a championship trophy for the American Hockey League (AHL).
He was called up to the NHL to play for the Thrashers in 2008. His first NHL game was on October 20, 2007. He got his first NHL win on November 3, 2007. He played for the Thrashers until they moved.
On October 8, 2010, Pavelec had a medical incident during a game. He fainted on the ice but quickly regained consciousness. Doctors found that he had a type of fainting spell. He also had a concussion from hitting his head on the ice. He recovered and returned to play later that month.
During the 2012–13 NHL lockout, Pavelec played in his home country. He joined HC Bílí Tygři Liberec in the Czech Republic. He also played for Lahti Pelicans in Finland. In the 2014–15 season, Pavelec set a record for the Winnipeg Jets. He had three shutouts in a row, meaning he didn't let in any goals for a long time. He helped the team reach the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since they moved to Winnipeg.
In 2016, Pavelec was sent to the Manitoba Moose, an AHL team. He was called back up to the Jets in January 2017. Soon after, he set another team record. He made 25 saves in one period, helping his team win.
After ten seasons with the Thrashers/Jets, Pavelec became a free agent. In 2017, he signed a one-year contract with the New York Rangers. On September 20, 2018, Ondřej Pavelec announced his retirement from hockey after an 11-year career.
International Hockey Success
Pavelec also played for the Czech Republic on the world stage. He helped the under-17 team finish second in the 2004 Junior World Cup. He also played for the under-18 and junior teams.
He joined the senior Czech team for the 2010 World Championships. There, he helped his team win a gold medal. He also played in the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics. In 2011, he helped the Czech team win a bronze medal at the World Championships.
Awards and Achievements
- Jacques Plante Memorial Trophy (QMJHL's lowest GAA) – 2006, 2007
- Raymond Lagacé Trophy (QMJHL's defensive rookie of the year) – 2006
- RDS Cup (QMJHL's rookie of the year) – 2006
- QMJHL First All-Star Team – 2006, 2007
- QMJHL All-Rookie Team – 2006
- AHL Calder Cup – 2007–2008 Chicago Wolves
Images for kids
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Pavelec with the Winnipeg Jets in 2016
See also
In Spanish: Ondřej Pavelec para niños
