Vojtěch Polák (born June 27, 1985 in Ostrov) is a

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professional

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left wing who is currently playing with Cracovia Krakow in the

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. Polak most recently iced with

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of the UK

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(EIHL). During the 2005–2006 season, he played significant time with the

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, the

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affiliate of the Stars.

Playing career

From the 2000–2001 season to the 2004–2005 season, Polák would spend his time in the

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. A vast majority of his games played with HC Energie Karlovy Vary, though he would also play for

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and a single game for

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. In the

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, the Stars drafted him in the second round with the 36th overall pick. In 2005, Polák played his first professional game in North America with the Iowa Stars, scoring what would be his first of 12 goals and 34 points with the team. After an impressive preseason with the Stars in September, he made his NHL debut on October 22 against the

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. He would dress for three games with the Stars during the 2005–2006 season, going scoreless.

International play

Polák represented the Czech Republic at the 2004 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

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