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Roman Cechmanek

Born:March 2, 1971Draft:2000 Flyers #171 Overall
Hometown:Chrudim, Czech RepublicPosition:Goaltender
Known For:Shoots:Left
National Team:Czech RepublicCurrent Team:Retired

Roman Čechmánek (Czech pronunciation: [ˈroman ˈtʃɛxmaːnɛk]; born March 2, 1971) is a former Czech professional ice hockey goaltender. He played professionally in the United States, Czech Republic, and Germany. He played for the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings over four seasons in the NHL. He was drafted 171st overall by the Flyers during the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.

Roman Cechmanek
Roman Cechmanek, Los Angeles Kings (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty Images)

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Achievements

  • World Championship Top 3 Player on Team Czech Republic (2007)
  • William M. Jennings Trophy (2003)
  • NHL All-Star Game (2001)
  • NHL Second All-Star Team (2001)
  • Czech Silver Medal (2000)
  • World Championship All-Star Team (2000)
  • World Championship Best Goaltender (2000)
  • 2x World Championship Gold Medal (1999, 2000)
  • 5x Czech Extraliga Best Goalie (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999)
  • 4x Czech Extraliga Champion (1995, 1996, 1997, 1999)
  • European Hockey League (EHL) Best Goaltender
  • Olympic Gold Medal (1998)
  • 2x World Championship Bronze Medalist (1997, 1998)
  • Czech Extraliga Playoffs MVP (1997)
  • Czechoslovak Extraliga Champion (1991)
  • U20 WJC Bronze Medal (1991)
  • U18 EJC Silver Medal (1989)

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