Martin Tůma (born 15 September 1985) is a Czech professional

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who last played for the Danbury Hat Tricks of the Federal Prospects Hockey League. He was selected by the

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in the 5th round (162nd overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.Florida Panthers draft history
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Playing career

Tůma played

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in HC Litvínov's system in the

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. After his third season with HC Litvínov's junior team, he was drafted 162nd overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the

. Tůma subsequently moved to North America to play major junior hockey in the

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(OHL) with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. After completing the 2004–05 OHL season, Tůma turned professional and began playing in the Panthers' farm system in the

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(AHL) and

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. After stints with the

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and

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, Tůma returned to his native

to play for HC Litvínov of the

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. For the 2012-2013 season Martin signed with the

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of the

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before being signed on 27 November 2012 by

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International play

Tůma has made one appearance for the

internationally at the 2005 World Junior Championships in the

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where he earned a bronze medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

External links

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