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Chara Zdeno

Professional Slovak ice hockey player, captain of the Slovakian national team
Date of Birth: 18.03.1977
Country: Slovakia

Content:
  1. Zdeno Chára: Slovakian Hockey Icon
  2. Early Career and NHL Draft
  3. Boston Bruins and Norris Trophy
  4. Career Highlights and Milestones
  5. International Success
  6. Legacy and Retirement

Zdeno Chára: Slovakian Hockey Icon

Zdeno Chára, a legendary Slovakian hockey player, left an indelible mark on the National Hockey League (NHL) as a formidable defenseman. His 24 seasons in the NHL rank him second among European players (behind Jaromír Jágr) and first among defensemen in regular season games played.

Early Career and NHL Draft

Chára's NHL journey began at the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, where he was selected 56th overall by the New York Islanders. He spent four seasons with the Islanders before being traded to the Ottawa Senators in 2001.

Boston Bruins and Norris Trophy

As an unrestricted free agent in 2006, Chára signed with the Bost Zdeno chara twins.