Roman Hamrlík

Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox ice hockey biography Roman Hamrlík (born April 12, 1974) is a Czech former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was originally selected first overall in the 1992 NHL entry draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning, the first-ever selection by the expansion franchise, beginning his career with the team and later playing for the Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals, and New York Rangers. In total, he played 1,395 games during his NHL career and participated in three NHL All-Star Games, in 1996, 1999, and 2003.

Hamrlík also represented the Czech Republic on numerous occasions at the international level, including at the 1998 Winter Olympics, where he was part of the gold medal-winning Czech team. He also played in the 2002 Winter Olympics, as well as two Ice Hockey World Championships, in 1994 and 2004, and two World Cup of Hockey tournaments, in 1996 and 2004 World Cup of Hockey.

Playing career

Drafted first overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1992 NHL entry draft from ZPS Zlín, Hamrlík played as a defenceman who typically took on an offensive role for his team, especially on the powerplay. His offensive prowess earned him the role of the "powerplay quarterback," as he often led the offense in a powerplay. After his draft, Hamrlík made the immediate leap to North America to play for the Lightning in the 1992–93 season. In 1995–96, he posted career-highs in goals (16), assists (49) and points (65). After five-and-a-half seasons with the organization, Hamrlík was traded to the Edmonton Oilers midway through the 1997–98 season.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Hamrlík was traded to the New York Islanders on June 24, 2000, in exchange for Eric Brewer, Josh Green, and a 2000 second-round pick.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> During the 2000–01 season, he would match his career-high in goals with 16.

Hamrlík signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Calgary Flames on August 14, 2005, to a two-year, $7 million contract.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In 2006–07, he posted a career-high in plus-minus with +22. On July 2, 2007, again as a free agent, Hamrlík signed a four-year, $22 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

After four productive seasons with Montreal, Hamrlík signed as a free agent on a two-year, $7 million contract with the Washington Capitals on July 1, 2011.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In his second season with Washington during the lockout-shortened 2012–13 season, Hamrlik was limited to just four games as a reserve defenceman before he was ultimately placed on waivers by the team on March 5, 2013.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> He was claimed by the New York Rangers on March 6, 2013.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Hamrlík announced his retirement from professional ice hockey on October 21, 2013.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Hamrlík was inducted into the Czech Ice Hockey Hall of Fame on January 22, 2019.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Personal life

Hamrlík has an older brother, Martin Hamrlík, who was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in 1991, but never played in the NHL, and who spent the majority of his playing career in Czech Republic before retiring in 2013.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Hamrlík and his wife Cynthia have two children together.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Career statistics

Hamrlík as a member of the Calgary Flames

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1990–91	AC ZPS Zlín	CSSR		15	2	2	4	18		—	—	—	—	—
1991–92	AC ZPS Zlín	CSSR		34	5	5	10	50		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	Atlanta Knights	IHL		2	1	1	2	2		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		67	6	15	21	71		—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		64	3	18	21	135		—	—	—	—	—
1994–95	AC ZPS Zlín	CZE		2	1	0	1	10		—	—	—	—	—
1994–95	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		48	12	11	23	86		—	—	—	—	—
1995–96	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		82	16	49	65	103		5	0	1	1	4
1996–97	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		79	12	28	40	57		—	—	—	—	—
1997–98	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		37	3	12	15	22		—	—	—	—	—
1997–98	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		41	6	20	26	48		12	0	6	6	12
1998–99	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		75	8	24	32	70		3	0	0	0	2
1999–2000	HC Barum Continental Zlín	CZE		6	0	3	3	4		—	—	—	—	—
1999–2000	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		80	8	37	45	68		5	0	1	1	4
2000–01	New York Islanders	NHL		76	16	30	46	92		—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	New York Islanders	NHL		70	11	26	37	78		7	1	6	7	6
2002–03	New York Islanders	NHL		73	9	32	41	87		5	0	2	2	2
2003–04	New York Islanders	NHL		81	7	22	29	68		5	0	1	1	2
2004–05	HC Hamé Zlín	CZE		45	2	14	16	70		17	1	3	4	24
2005–06	Calgary Flames	NHL		51	7	19	26	56		7	0	2	2	2
2006–07	Calgary Flames	NHL		75	7	31	38	88		6	0	1	1	8
2007–08	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		77	5	21	26	38		12	1	2	3	8
2008–09	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		81	6	27	33	62		4	0	0	0	2
2009–10	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		75	6	20	26	56		19	0	9	9	15
2010–11	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		79	5	29	34	81		7	0	3	3	6
2011–12	Washington Capitals	NHL		68	2	11	13	34		14	1	3	4	12
2012–13	Washington Capitals	NHL		4	0	1	1	2		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	New York Rangers	NHL		12	0	0	0	6		2	0	1	1	2
NHL totals				1,395	155	483	638	1,408		113	3	38	41	87

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1991	Czechoslovakia	EJC		5	0	3	3	2
1992	Czechoslovakia	EJC		6	1	1	2	8
1992	Czechoslovakia	WJC		7	3	0	3	8
1994	Czech Republic	WC		1	0	0	0	2
1996	Czech Republic	WCH		3	0	0	0	4
1998	Czech Republic	OG		6	1	0	1	2
2002	Czech Republic	OG		4	0	1	1	2
2004	Czech Republic	WCH		4	0	2	2	0
2004	Czech Republic	WC		7	0	0	0	0
Junior totals				18	4	4	8	18
Senior totals				25	1	3	4	10

Awards

• NHL All-Star Game – 1996, 1999, 2003

See also

• List of NHL players with 1,000 games played

External links

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