InternationalBorn in Plzen, Czechoslovakia but came to Italy in 1968 with his parents ... A veteran of three Olympics and 12 World and European Championships and is still one of the leaders on the Italian National Team ... Began his career with the nationals in 1982 ... Captain of the Italian National Team ... Saw action at 1998 Nagano Olympics.
Career Has spent his entire career with HC Bolzano and quickly became one of the top players in Italy ... His team won the Italian League national title from 1982 to 1985, in 1988, 1990, and from 1995 to 1997 ... His father, Jaroslav, is a professional hockey coach and coached HC Bolzano in its champion years of 1982 and 1983 ... Year by year Martin has led HC Bolzano in scoring and almost always ranks among the top 10 scorers in the Italian league overall. |