Martin Hanzal

Martin Hanzal
Born	February 20, 1987 (1987-02-20) (age 24) České Budějovice, TCH
Height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight	204 lb (93 kg; 14 st 8 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Left
NHL team	Phoenix Coyotes
National team	Czech Republic
NHL Draft	17th overall, 2005 Phoenix Coyotes
Playing career	2007–present

Martin Hanzal (born February 20, 1987) is a Czech professional ice hockey player, and alternate captain for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

Hanzal was the Phoenix Coyotes' first round draft pick, 17th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. He played all of his junior career in the Czech Republic before playing for the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League in the 2005–06 season. In 19 games, he had 19 points and in 5 playoff games, he had 1 goal.

Hanzal played the 2006–07 season with the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League, after being acquired from the Chilliwack Bruins before playing a game with the team. He led the Rebels in scoring with 85 points in 60 games.

He made his pro debut with the Coyotes in the 2007–08 season. He finished with 8 goals and 35 points, which was good enough for sixth in team scoring. He ranked ninth among NHL rookies in both points and assists.

On December 4, 2008, Hanzal scored his first career hat trick against the Toronto Maple Leafs in only 20 minutes and 27 seconds of play time. Hanzal's hat trick also sets the record for the fastest hat trick in Coyotes history.

On October 8, 2011, Hanzal was named an alternate captain for the Phoenix Coyotes.

International play

In 2006 and 2007, he represented the Czech Republic at the IIHF World U20 Championship. Hanzal played his first senior game in the national squad in 2008, and has played 2 times for the national team^[1]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2005–06	HC České Budějovice	CZE		19	0	1	1	10		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	Omaha Lancers	USHL		19	4	15	19	30		5	1	0	1	4
2006–07	Red Deer Rebels	WHL		60	26	59	85	94		6	2	7	9	19
2007–08	Phoenix Coyotes	NHL		72	8	27	35	28		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Phoenix Coyotes	NHL		74	11	20	31	40		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Phoenix Coyotes	NHL		81	11	22	33	104		7	0	3	3	10
2010–11	Phoenix Coyotes	NHL		61	16	10	26	54		4	1	2	3	8
NHL totals				288	46	79	125	226		11	1	5	6	18

International

Year	Team	Comp	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2005	Czech Republic	WJC18	7	4	3	7	10
2006	Czech Republic	WJC	6	0	2	2	4
2007	Czech Republic	WJC	6	2	1	3	6
2008	Czech Republic	WC	6	0	3	3	8
Junior int'l totals			19	6	6	12	20
Senior int'l totals			6	0	3	3	8

References

1. ^ Stats at hokej.cz(Czech)

External links

• Martin Hanzal's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database

Preceded by Blake Wheeler

Phoenix Coyotes first round draft pick 2005

Succeeded by Peter Mueller

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Name	Hanzal, Martin
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Date of birth	February 20, 1987
Place of birth	České Budějovice, CS
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