Richard Šmehlík, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Richard Šmehlík

Czech ice hockey player

Date of Birth: 23-Jan-1970

Place of Birth: Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic

Profession: ice hockey player

Nationality: Czech Republic

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Richard Šmehlík (born January 23, 1970) is a Czech former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL).
He was drafted in the fifth round, 97th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. Šmehlík joined the Sabres for the 1992–93 season, and played there for nine seasons.
He left via free agency for the Atlanta Thrashers before the 2002–03 season. At the trade deadline of the 2002–03 season, Šmehlík was traded to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a draft pick.
Šmehlík would go on to win the Stanley Cup that season with the Devils.
He retired following the season. In his NHL career, Šmehlík appeared in 644 games, tallying 49 goals and adding 146 assists.
He also appeared in 88 playoff games, scoring 1 goal and recording 14 assists.