Jaroslav Pouzar (born January 23, 1952) is a Czech former professional

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. He was selected in the fourth round of the

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, 83rd overall, by the

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. He won 2 cups with Edmonton in 1984, 1985. He left to play in Europe in the summer of 1985. He returned during 1987 season to win a third cup with Edmonton. Pouzar played parts of four NHL seasons with Edmonton, as well as seeing extensive playing time in Europe. Pouzar twice represented

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at the Winter Olympics, in 1976 and 1980.

Awards and achievements

* 3×

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champion –

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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

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* * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Pouzar, Jaroslav 1952 births Living people Czechoslovak ice hockey left wingers Czech ice hockey left wingers Olympic ice hockey players of Czechoslovakia Olympic silver medalists for Czechoslovakia Olympic medalists in ice hockey Ice hockey players at the 1976 Winter Olympics Ice hockey players at the 1980 Winter Olympics Medalists at the 1976 Winter Olympics Edmonton Oilers draft picks Edmonton Oilers players Motor České Budějovice players Starbulls Rosenheim players Stanley Cup champions People from České Budějovice District Sportspeople from the South Bohemian Region