Jaroslav Otevřel

Jaroslav Otevřel (born September 16, 1968) is a Czech former professional ice hockey left winger. He was drafted in the seventh round, 133rd overall, by the San Jose Sharks in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. He played 16 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Sharks over two seasons, scoring three goals and four assists.

Jaroslav Otevřel
Born (1968-09-16) September 16, 1968
Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Zlín
San Jose Sharks
Ässät
National team  Czechoslovakia
NHL Draft 133rd overall, 1991
San Jose Sharks
Playing career 19881996

After career in North America, Otevřel joined Ässät of SM-liiga.

His career ended on February 11, 1996, when he was paralyzed in a game against JYP. He hit the skates of another JYP player slightly, fell and was then hit accidentally in the head by Vitali Karamnov's thigh.[1]

His number 89 was later retired by Ässät. According to his wish, the number is not hanging from the rafters.

He lives in his hometown Zlín, Czech Republic, with his wife and daughter.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
1986–87 Berani Zlin U20 CSSR U20 273562
1987–88 TJ Gottwaldov CSSR 32471118
1988–89 TJ Gottwaldov CSSR 401462037
1989–90 HK Dukla Trenčín CSSR 4371017
1990–91 AC ZPS Zlín CSSR 49242448105
1991–92 AC ZPS Zlín CSSR 36131023 40330
1992–93 San Jose Sharks NHL 70220
1992–93 Kansas City Blades IHL 6217274458 61454
1993–94 San Jose Sharks NHL 93252
1993–94 Kansas City Blades IHL 6220335346
1994–95 Ässät FIN 5013183126 71452
1995–96 Ässät FIN 4310263644
NHL totals 163472

References

  1. Knap, Karel (June 21, 2015). "Necítil jsem tělo a netušil, že to tak zůstane, říká hokejista Otevřel". idnes.cz (in Czech). Retrieved July 11, 2023.


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