Patrik Štefan
| Patrik Štefan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
16 September 1980 Příbram, Czechoslovakia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Sparta Praha Long Beach Ice Dogs Atlanta Thrashers Chicago Wolves Ilves Dallas Stars SC Bern | ||
| National team | Czech Republic | ||
| NHL draft |
1st overall, 1999 Atlanta Thrashers | ||
| Playing career | 1996–2007 | ||
Patrik Štefan (born 16 September 1980) is a Czech former professional ice hockey player who was drafted as the first overall pick by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1999 NHL entry draft. Because his career was plagued by injuries and inconsistency, many hockey writers consider him a draft bust.