| Born: | February 14, 1976 | Draft: | 1994 Nordiques, 4th round, #87 overall |
| Hometown: | Usti nab Labem, Czechoslovakia | Position: | Right Wing |
| Known For: | “The Duke” | Shoots: | Right |
| National Team: | Czech Republic |
Milan Hejduk (born February 14, 1976) is a Czech-American former professional ice hockey forward. Nicknamed “The Duke“, he spent his entire 14-year National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Colorado Avalanche and retired holding the record for most career games as an Avalanche player with 1,020. In 2003, he won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as the NHL’s leading goal scorer. He is a member of Czech Ice Hockey Hall of Fame.
Milan Hejduk Stats
Deeper Dive
- Milan Hejduk Belongs On List Of Colorado Avalanche Superstars
- Top Lines In Colorado Avalanche History
Awards
- Won Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy in 2003
- Played in the All-Star Game three times (2000, 2001, 2009)
- Hejduk’s jersey (#23) retired by the Avalanche in 2018