| Born: | Feb. 3, 1968 | Draft: | 1986, Chicago Blackhawks, #77 Overall |
| Hometown: | Praha, CZE | Position: | D |
| Known For: | Jaromir Jagr trade | Shoots/Catches: | Left |
| National Team: | Czechia | Current Team: |
František Kučera (born February 3, 1968) is a Czech former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Blackhawks, Hartford Whalers, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Washington Capitals.
František Kučera Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Revisiting the Penguins Trade of Jaromir Jagr
- Best & Worst Trades in Capitals History
- Today in Hockey History: July 11
Staff History
- HC Letci Letňany U20 (Czechia U20 2)- Assistant Coach 2008-2009
- HC Letci Letňany (Czechia 4)- President 2016-2020
- Elite Hockey Academy 18U AAA (NAPHL 18U)- Head Coach 2017-2018
Achievements
- U18 EJC Bronze Medal 1984-1985
- U18 EJC All-Star Team 1985-1986
- U18 EJC Bronze Medal 1985-1986
- Czechia U18 Champion 1986-1987
- U20 WJC Silver Medal 1986-1987
- World Championship Bronze Medal 1988-1989
- Czech Extraliga Best Defenseman 1997-1998
- Czech Extraliga Playoffs Most Penalized Player (53) 1997-1998
- Olympic Gold Medal 1997-1998
- World Championship All-Star Team 1997-1998
- World Championship Best Defenseman 1997-1998
- World Championship Bronze Medal 1997-1998
- World Championship Best Defenseman 1998-1999
- World Championship Gold Medal 1998-1999
- Czech Extraliga Best Defenseman 1999-2000
- Czech Extraliga Best Plus/Minus (+40) 1999-2000
- Czech Extraliga Champion 1999-2000
- Czech Extraliga Player of the Year 1999-2000
- Czech Extraliga Playoffs Most Assists (9) 1999-2000
- World Championship Gold Medal 1999-2000
- World Championship Gold Medal 2000-2001
- Czech Extraliga Champion 2001-2002
- Czech and Slovakian Extraliga All-Star Game (Czech Extraliga) 2002-2003
- Czech Extraliga Champion 2002-2003
- Czech Extraliga Silver Medal 2003-2004