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Slovakia flagCzechia flagZdeno Chára

a.k.a. "Big Z"

#33 New York Islanders / NHL - 21/22

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Zdeno Chára Facts

Date of Birth
Mar 18, 1977
Age
48
Place of Birth
Trencin, SVK
Position
D
Height
205 cm / 6'9"
Weight
113 kg / 249 lbs
Shoots
L
Status
Retired
Player Type
Heavy Hitter
Leader
Two-Way Defenseman
Agency
Premium
Highlights
Slovakian Player of the Year (Golden puck)
6
World Championship Silver Medal
2
AHL All-Rookie Team
1
Hockey Hall of Fame
1
IIHF Hall of Fame
1
NHL Best Defenseman (Norris Trophy)
1
NHL First All-Star Team
3
NHL Mark Messier Leadership Award
1
NHL Second All-Star Team
4
NHL Stanley Cup Champion
1
World Championship All-Star Team
2
World Championship Best Defenseman
1
Father : Zdeněk Chára (external link)

A dominating all-round defenseman. Plays aggressively, loves to be physical and hits a lot. A hard-working team player. Possesses one of the hardest slapshots in the game. Lacks speed and agility, which can lead to issues with quick forwards. A very good penalty killer and, thanks to his slapshot, a useful point man on powerplay. (Matias Strozyk, 2011)
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