Zbyněk Michálek

Zbyněk Michálek (born December 23, 1982 in Jindřichův Hradec) is a Czech professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career
Michálek was not drafted in the NHL Entry Draft. He plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the NHL and has also played for the Minnesota Wild. He was acquired by the Coyotes from Minnesota for Erik Westrum and Dustin Wood on August 26, 2005. His contract with Phoenix runs through the 2009–10 season and averages $1.4 million per season. In 2008–09, Michálek led the NHL in blocked shots.

International play
Michálek played his first game for the national team in 2004, and has played 21 times for the Czech national team, as of January 3, 2009.

Played for the Czech Republic in:


 * 2006 - World Championships (Silver medal)
 * 2007 - World Championships
 * 2008 - World Championships