Born in Pardubice, Czechoslovakia, January 29, 1965
Drafted in 1983 by the Chicago Blackhawks. 8 Years later he finally made his pro appearance.
Played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators, and then back to the Detroit Red Wings ending his career just recently on the date of June 8, 2008.
Stanley Cups: 2
Olympic Gold Medals: 1
Hart Trophies: 2
Vezina Trophies: 6
Jennings Trophies: 2
Pearson Awards: 2
NHL All-Star Games: 6
NHL First All-Star Team: 6
Achievements: Only goalie to win two Hart Trophies; second to Jacques Plante (seven) in Vezina Trophies; won the Olympics gold medal in 1998, named top goaltender at the tournament; twice named top goalie at the World Championships; three-time Czech player of the year; NHL All-Rookie Team selection, 1991-1992; his 13 shutouts in 1997-1998 were most in the NHL since Tony Espostio's 15 in 1969-1970; his 1.95 goals-against average in 1993-1994 was the first in the NHL below 2.00 since Bernie Parent's 1.89 in 1973-1974; has played the most NHL games of any European-trained goalie; played in the 1984 Canada Cup at the age of 19; led the NHL in save percentage seven times; posted a record of six shutouts during 2001-2002 Stanley Cup playoffs; holds a 2.03 playoff goals-against average.