Jiří Fischer
Jiří Fischer (born 31 July 1980) is a Czech former professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League (NHL) who played his entire career with the Detroit Red Wings. He currently serves as Detroit's Director of Player Evaluation. Fischer was selected in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft in the first round, 25th overall, by the Red Wings, and was a part of the team that won the 2002 Stanley Cup.
| Jiří Fischer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
31 July 1980 Hořovice, Czechoslovakia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | ||
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Detroit Red Wings HC Bílí Tygři Liberec | ||
| National team | Czech Republic | ||
| NHL Draft |
25th overall, 1998 Detroit Red Wings | ||
| Playing career | 1999–2005 | ||
Fischer's playing career ended after he went into cardiac arrest in a November 2005 game, and narrowly escaped death due to the immediate action of doctors and other arena personnel. He subsequently retired due to his heart problems.
He also served as the assistant coach for the Czech Republic during the 2012 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships.