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Czech ice hockey player
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Male
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1 July 1977(Zlín)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Martin Špaňhel (born July 1, 1977 in Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech hockey player who played for the Frederikshavn White Hawks of the AL-bank Ligaen. Credited with the first goal in Columbus Blue Jackets franchise history, scoring in a preseason game in Pittsburgh on September 15, 2000. Špaňhel currently is the Commissioner of the Columbus Adult Hockey League
Transactions
- July 8, 1995 - Drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 6th round, 152nd overall.
- November 13, 1995 - Traded with a 1st and 4th round draft pick to the San Jose Sharks for Pat Falloon.
- November 13, 1995 - Traded with Václav Varaďa and a 1st round pick for Doug Bodger.
- May 30, 2000 - Signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets as a free agent.