Zbyněk Michálek
| Zbyněk Michálek | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
23 December 1982 Jindřichův Hradec, Czechoslovakia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Minnesota Wild Arizona Coyotes Pittsburgh Penguins St. Louis Blues HC Sparta Praha | ||
| National team | Czech Republic | ||
| NHL draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2002–2019 | ||
Zbyněk Michálek (Czech pronunciation: [ˈzbɪɲɛk ˈmɪxaːlɛk], born 23 December 1982) is a Czech former professional ice hockey defenceman. He most recently played for Sparta Praha of the Czech Extraliga (ELH). Michálek has also previously played in the NHL for the Minnesota Wild, Arizona Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, and St. Louis Blues. He is the older brother of former NHL star Milan Michálek.