Rostislav Olesz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rostislav Olesz |
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Olesz with the New Jersey Devils in 2013
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| Born | 10 October 1985 Ostrava, Czechoslovakia |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| CZE.2 team Former teams |
HK Nový Jičín HC Vítkovice Ridera HC Sparta Praha Florida Panthers Chicago Blackhawks New Jersey Devils SC Bern SCL Tigers HC Olomouc |
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| National team |  Czech Republic |
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| NHL Draft | 7th overall, 2004 Florida Panthers |
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| Playing career | 2005–present | ||
Rostislav Olesz (born 10 October 1985) is a professional ice hockey player from the Czech Republic. He plays as a left winger for HK Nový Jičín in the Czech Republic's second league. Rostislav was chosen early in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers. He was the seventh player picked overall that year.
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Rostislav Olesz's Hockey Journey
Rostislav Olesz started his professional hockey career in 2005. He played for several teams during his time in the NHL and other leagues.
Playing for the Florida Panthers
Rostislav began his NHL journey with the Florida Panthers. He played many games for them, showing his skills as a left winger. He was a key part of their team for several seasons.
Moving to the Chicago Blackhawks
In 2011, Olesz was traded from the Florida Panthers to the Chicago Blackhawks. He played a few games for the Blackhawks. He also spent some time playing for their minor league team, the Rockford IceHogs, in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Time with the New Jersey Devils
After leaving the Blackhawks, Olesz signed a one-year contract with the New Jersey Devils in 2013. He played ten games for the Devils, getting two assists. Later that season, he moved to their AHL team, the Albany Devils.
Playing in Europe
After his time in North America, Rostislav Olesz returned to Europe. He signed with SC Bern, a team in Switzerland's top league, the National League A. He continued his career there and later played for other European teams, including SCL Tigers and HC Vítkovice Ridera in the Czech Extraliga.
Rostislav Olesz's International Play
Rostislav Olesz has also represented his home country, the Czech Republic, in international hockey tournaments.
Olympic Games
He was part of the Czech Republic team that won a bronze medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. This was a big achievement for him and his country.
World Junior Championships
Olesz also played in the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He helped the Czech Republic win a bronze medal at the 2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships held in the United States. He was a strong player in that tournament, scoring seven goals.
Other International Tournaments
He also played in the IIHF World U18 Championship and the World Ice Hockey Championships for the Czech Republic. These tournaments allowed him to compete against top players from around the world.
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Olesz with the New Jersey Devils in 2013
| Medal record | ||
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Representing  Czech Republic |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Bronze | 2006 Turin | |
| World Junior Championships | ||
| Bronze | 2005 United States | |
