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Czechoslovakia 1972: Players' Info
Prague, Czechoslovakia, September 29, 1972
Summary | Goalies
& Defense | Forwards
Czechoslovakia: Do Toho
Bedrich Brunclik, Forward
b. 07.06.1946, Czechoslovakia.
Czechoslovakian Elite League: Dukla Kosice
('65-'67), VSZ Kosice ('67-'81); scored 237 goals
in 583 games. National team: WC '71; scored 1 goal
in 4 games for Czechoslovakia. Coached VSZ Kosice
('81-'85).
 Richard
Farda, Forward (C)
b. 11.08.1945, Brno, Czechoslovakia.
Defected to Canada with Nedomansky in 1974. Became one
of the first Czech players to play in the top pro leagues
in North America (WHA).
Czechoslovakian Elite League: Dukla Jihlava
('63-'65), ZKL Brno ('65-'74), League Gold '66,
scored 177 goals in 408 games. WHA: Played for
Toronto Toros ('74-'77); 34 goals in 178 games,
including the playoffs. National team: WC '69-'74;
Olympics '72; WC Gold '72, scored 49 goals in 149 games
for Czechoslovakia.
 Ivan
Hlinka, Forward (C)
b. 01.26.1950, Most, Czechoslovakia.
Achieved legendary status both as a hockey player and
coach on international level. Was a very skilled elite
player with good balance and strength, mastered exceptional
counter attacks.
Czechoslovakian Elite League: Chemopetrol Litvinov
('68-'81), Dukla Trencin ('78); scored 347 goals
in 479 games. NHL: Played for Vancouver Canucks
('81-'83); 45 goals in 153 games, including the playoffs.
European Leagues: EV Zug (Switzerland, '83-'85),
76 goals in 80 games. National team: WC '70-'79,
'81; Olympics '72 and '76; WC Gold '72, '76, 77; Canada
Cup '76; scored 132 goals in 256 games for Czechoslovakia.
Coached Litvinov, Freiburg (Germany); national
team at 6 WCs and 2 Olympics (WC Gold and Olympics Gold
in 1998), became just the second European head coach in
the NHL (Pittsburgs Penguins, 2000) and the second
Czech coach in the Russian Elite League (Avangard Omsk,
2002).
Awards: IIHF Hall of
Fame 2002, IIHF WC All Stars '78, CSSR Golden
Hockey Stick '78.
Jaroslav
Holik, Forward (C)
b. 08.03.1942, Hvlicko Brod, Czechoslovakia.
In the national team, played mostly together on a line
with Jan Klapac and his brother Jiri Holik. Was famous
for his emotional and agressive style in both ends of
the ice, often reached top results in both scoring and
penalty minutes. His son, Bobby Holik is now playing for
the New Jersey Devils (NHL).
Czechoslovakian Elite League: Dukla Jihlava
('61-'79), League Gold '67-'72 and '74, scored 267 goals
in 602 games. National team: WC '65-'67, '69, '70,
'72, '73; Olympics '72; WC Gold '72; scored 57 goals in
142 games for Czechoslovakia.
Awards: IIHF Hall of
Fame 1999
 Jiri
Holik, Forward (LW)
b. 07.07.1944, Hvlicko Brod, Czechoslovakia.
One of the best Czechoslovakian players ever. Holds a
national record in games played to team Czechoslovakia
(319). Was an elegant skater, excellent 2-way player,
exceptionally reliable team player.
Czechoslovakian Elite League: Dukla Jihlava
('63-'78), League Gold '67, '69-'72 and '74, scored 283
goals in 553 games. European Leagues: SB Rosenheim
(Germany, '78-'80), WAT Stadlau Wien (Austria,
'80-'81), Wiener EV (Austria, '84-'85). National
team: WC '64-'77; Olympics '64, '68, '72, '76; WC
Gold '72, '76, 77; Canada Cup '76; scored 132 goals in
319 games for Czechoslovakia.
Awards: IIHF Hall of
Fame 1999
 Vladimir
Martinec, Forward (RW)
b. 12.22.1949, Lomnice, Czechoslovakia
One of the best players in the world in the 1970s. Was
famous for his exceptional technical skills and on-ice
creativity. Nicknamed the Fox, he was a nightmare for
the opponents' defense lines because of his unpredictable
moves.
Czechoslovakian Elite League: Tesla Pardubice
('67-'78, '79-'81), Dukla Jihlava ('78-'79), League
Gold '73, scored 343 goals in 539 games. European Leagues:
ESV Kaufbeuren (Germany, '85). National
team: WC '70-'79, '81; Olympics '72, '76, '80; WC
Gold '72, '76, 77; Canada Cup '76; scored 155 goals in
289 games for Czechoslovakia. Coached ESV Kaufbeuren
(Germany) and Tesla Pardubice ('86-'89)
Awards: IIHF Hall of
Fame 2001, IIHF WC All Stars '74, '76, '77,
IIHF WC Best Defenseman '76, CSSR Golden Hockey
Stick '73, '75, '76, '79.
Jan
Klapac, Forward (RW)
b. 02.27.1941, Czechoslovakia.
Played mostly with his national team linemates Jaroslav
and Jiri Holiks, was a tough competitor in front of the
opponents' net.
Czechoslovakian Elite League: Dukla Jihlava
('65-'68), Sparta Prague ('68-'79), League Gold
'67, '68; scored 185 goals in 453 games. National team:
WC '64-'66, '68, '69, '72, '73; Olympics '64, '68; WC
Gold '72, scored 56 goals in 110 games for Czechoslovakia.
Jiri
Kochta, Forward (RW)
b. 10.11.1946, Czechoslovakia.
Was a very skilled technically player, played well both
as a center and a wing, was able to lead his team in the
key games.
Czechoslovakian Elite League: Dukla Jihlava
('60-'75), League Gold '67-'72, '74; scored 177 goals
in 408 games. European Leagues: EV Landshut
(Germany, '79-'81), EHC Munich (Germany, '81-'82).
National team: WC '67, '68, '70-'75; Olympics '68,
'72; WC Gold '72, scored 56 goals in 148 games for Czechoslovakia.
 Vaclav
Nedomansky, Forward (C/RW)
b. 03.14.1944, Hodonin, Czechoslovakia.
One of the most successful Czechoslovakian player in both
amateur and pro hockey of the 1970s. Defected to Canada
in 1974 to launch an impressive career in both WHA and
NHL. Was a big and strong forward with a great scoring
touch.
Czechoslovakian Elite League: Slovan Bratislava
('62-'74); scored 349 goals in 419 games. WHA:
Toronto Toros ('74-'76), Birmingham Bulls
('76-'78); 138 goals in 258 games, including the playoffs.
NHL: Detroit Red Wings ('77-'82),
St. Louis Blues ('82-'83), NY Rangers ('83);
125 goals in 421 games, including the playoffs. National
team: WC '65-'74; Olympics '72; WC Gold '72; scored
163 goals in 220 games for Czechoslovakia.
Awards: IIHF Hall of
Fame 1997; IIHF WC All Stars '69, '70, '74
Josef
Palecek, Forward (LW)
b. 05.05.1949, Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakian Elite League: Tesla Pardubice
('67-'77, '78-'80), Dukla Jihlava ('77-'78), Stadion
Hradec Kralove ('77-'78), League Gold '73, scored
170 goals in 451 games. National team: WC '72-'74;
WC Gold '72; scored 16 goals in 62 games for Czechoslovakia.
 Bohuslav
Stastny, Forward (LW)
b. 04.23.49, Chotebor, Czechoslovakia
Excellent 2-way forward, played very well defensively
and positionally.
Czechoslovakian Elite League: Tesla Pardubice
('67-'81); League Gold '73; scored 241 goals in 504 games.
European Leagues: ESV Kaufbeuren (Germany,
'81-'85). National team: WC '71-'76; Olympics
'72, '76; WC Gold '72, '76; Canada Cup '76; scored 73
goals in 188 games for Czechoslovakia.
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