Miroslav Blaťák | |
Position | Defence |
Shoots | Left |
Height Weight |
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 174 lb (79 kg) |
KHL Team | Salavat Yulaev Ufa |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | Gottwaldov, TCH | May 25, 1982,
NHL Draft | 129th overall, 2001 Detroit Red Wings |
Pro Career | 2000 – present |
Miroslav Blaťák (born May 25, 1982 in Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the Kontinental Hockey League.
Blaťák began playing for his hometown town HC Hamé Zlín. He was drafted 129th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft but didn't sign a contract. He instead remained with Zlín until 2006 where he moved to Sweden and signed for Mora IK. In 2007, Blaťák signed for Salavat Yulaev Ufa in Russia and he continues to play for the Kontinental Hockey League team.
He played for the Czech Republic in the 2010 Olympics and the 2010 World Championship.