Mariusz Czerkawski | |||
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Born |
Radomsko, Poland | 13 April 1972||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
Position | Right wing | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
GKS Tychy Djurgårdens IF Boston Bruins Kiekko-Espoo Edmonton Oilers New York Islanders Montreal Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs Rapperswil-Jona Lakers | ||
National team |
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NHL draft |
106th overall, 1991 Boston Bruins | ||
Playing career | 1990–2008 |
Mariusz Krzysztof Czerkawski (pronounced [ˈmarjuʂ t͡ʂɛrˈkafskʲi]; born 13 April 1972) is a Polish former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs. In addition to playing in the NHL, Czerkawski played for several different European-based teams. A consistent scorer, Czerkawski was the first player born and trained in Poland to play in the NHL. Internationally, Czerkawski represented Poland at several international tournaments, including the 1992 Winter Olympics and the 1992 and 2002 World Championships.