Martin Špaňhel
| Martin Špaňhel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
July 1, 1977 Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 206 lb (93 kg; 14 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Let Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Metal Ligaen team | Frederikshavn White Hawks | ||
| NHL draft |
152nd overall, 1995 Philadelphia Flyers | ||
| Playing career | 2001–2012 | ||
Martin Špaňhel (born July 1, 1977 in Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech hockey player who played for the Frederikshavn White Hawks of the AL-bank Ligaen. Credited with the first goal in Columbus Blue Jackets franchise history, scoring in a preseason game in Pittsburgh on September 15, 2000.[1] Špaňhel currently is the Commissioner of the Columbus Adult Hockey League[2]
Transactions
- July 8, 1995 - Drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 6th round, 152nd overall.
- November 13, 1995 - Traded with a 1st and 4th round draft pick to the San Jose Sharks for Pat Falloon.
- November 13, 1995 - Traded with Václav Varaďa and a 1st round pick for Doug Bodger.
- May 30, 2000 - Signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets as a free agent.