Marek Kvapil

Marek Kvapil
Born	January 5, 1985 (1985-01-05) Ilava, TCH
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position	Right Wing
Shoots	Right
KHL team	Dynamo Moscow
National team	Czech Republic
NHL Draft	163rd overall, 2005 Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career	2005–present

Marek Kvapil (born January 5, 1985) is a Czech ice hockey player who currently plays for Dynamo Moscow in the Kontinental Hockey League. Although born in the Slovak city of Ilava, Kvapil has represented the Czech Republic in various international competitions.

Playing career

After training in HC Slavia Praha's development program, Kvapil moved to North America after being drafted by the Saginaw Spirit in the first round (11th overall) of the 2004 CHL Import Draft. He was drafted the following year by the Tampa Bay Lightning, though would never play for the team. After spending three years in their farm system, Kvapil returned to Europe in 2008 to continue his career.

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2003–04	Slavia Praha	CEL		11	0	0	0	0		–	–	–	–	–
	Kometa Brno	Cze-2		4	0	2	2	4		–	–	–	–	–
2004–05	Saginaw Spirit	OHL		53	25	37	62	14		–	–	–	–	–
2005–06	Springfield Falcons	AHL		79	18	27	45	24		–	–	–	–	–
2006–07	Johnstown Chiefs	ECHL		7	3	8	11	2		2	1	1	2	0
	Springfield Falcons	AHL		72	12	15	27	33		–	–	–	–	–
2007–08	Norfolk Admirals	AHL		24	2	7	9	2		–	–	–	–	–
	Mississippi Sea Wolves	ECHL		25	9	15	24	9		3	2	3	5	2
2008–09	Vítkovice Steel	CEL		46	10	12	22	28		10	5	2	7	4
2009–10	Vítkovice Steel	CEL		50	19	22	41	18		16	3	3	6	0
2010–11	Kometa Brno	CEL		50	12	34	46	12		–	–	–	–	–
AHL totals				175	32	49	81	59		–	–	–	–	–
ECHL totals				32	12	23	35	11		5	3	4	7	2
CEL totals				156	41	68	109	58		26	8	5	13	4

External links

• Marek Kvapil's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
• Marek Kvapil's career stats at Eliteprospects.com