Vladimir Ruzicka International Made his debut with the National Team at 1983 World and European Championships ... Played in every tournament for the National Team until his NHL departure in the middle of 1989-90 season ... Saw action at two Olympics, two Canada Cup tournaments and five World and European Championships ... World Champion in 1985, silver medalist in 1983 and a bronze medalist in 1987 and 1989 ... He also earned a silver medal at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics ... Named to the All-Star Team at 1985 World and European Championships ... Came back to the Czech National Team for the 1997-98 season and helped them win an Olympic gold medal in Nagano ? Stepped in as coach of Czech Republic during the 2004 World Cup after tragic death of Ivan Hlinka. Career Began his career in the Czechoslovak League at the age of 16 with CHZ Litvinov in 1979-80 ... Toronto's fifth choice, 73rd overall, in 1982 NHL Entry Draft ... Played nine years with CHZ Litvinov and two seasons (1987 to 1989) with Dukla Trencin before joining the Edmonton Oilers ... Played five years in the NHL with Edmonton, Boston and Ottawa ... His best season was 1991-92 with the Bruins when he had 39 goals and 36 assists for 75 points in 77 games ... In total, he played in 233 NHL games, collecting 82 goals and 85 assists for 167 points ... After finishing his NHL career, came back to the Czech Republic and joined HC Slavia Praha ? Retired as a player following the 1999-2000 season with HC Slavia Praha. Back to World Championship Club Roster Career International Tournament Statistics Year Tournament No. GP G A TP PIM 2009 World Junior Championship 17 5 2 3 5 4 2007 World Junior Under 18 Championship 17 6 2 4 6 4 1998 Olympic Games -- Men's Hockey 97 6 3 0 3 0 1989 Men's Senior World Championships -- Pool A 17 10 7 7 14 2 1988 Olympic Games -- Men's Hockey 17 8 4 3 7 12 1987 Canada Cup 17 6 2 0 2 0 1987 Izvestia/Baltica Cup 17 5 2 1 3 0 1987 Men's Senior World Championships -- Pool A 17 10 3 3 6 10 1986 Izvestia/Baltica Cup 17 1 0 0 0 0 1986 World & European Championships -- Pool A 17 10 4 11 15 6 1985 Izvestia/Baltica Cup 17 4 3 0 3 4 1985 World & European Championships -- Pool A 17 10 8 3 11 0 1984 Canada Cup 17 5 0 0 0 2 1984 Olympic Games -- Men's Hockey 17 7 4 6 10 0 1983 Izvestia/Baltica Cup 17 4 0 0 0 0 1983 World & European Championships -- Pool A 19 10 3 1 4 4 1983 World Junior Championships -- Pool A 14 7 12 8 20 6 1982 World Junior Championships -- Pool A 14 7 8 1 9 6 1981 European Junior Championships -- Pool A 14 5 8 8 16 18 1981 World Junior Championships -- Pool A 9 5 5 0 5 2 1979 European Junior Championships -- Pool A 23 3 1 2 3 2

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