Release from 01.06.2019

Znojmo signs forward Tomáš Svoboda

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HC Orli Znojmo have signed forward Tomáš Svoboda.The 32-year-old moves from Czech Extraliga side Pirati Chomutov to the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga club.

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Raised in youth categories of Slavia Prague, he joined junior QMJHL in Canada in 2005, playing both U18 and U20 Worlds for his country. He returned to Prague after his junior years and spent his entire career in Czech Extraliga, clinching 3 silver and 2 bronze medals during his career spanning five different clubs: Slavia, Brno, Pilsen, Vitkovice and finally Chomutov. Svoboda also has 4 national team starts in his log. "Tomas is a great addition to our team. With his wealth of experience, he is going to be a tremendous presence both on and off the ice. He lives close to Znojmo and wanted to play here which is extremely important to us," says head coach and sports manager Miroslav Frycer.