Patrik Augusta was a right winger who got his start in Czechoslovakia playing for HC Dukla Jihlava. But he was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 8th round of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft and moved to North America through 1999. He almost never played in the NHL, appearing in two games for the Leafs in 1993-94, and two more games for the Washington Capitals in the 1998-99 season. But he had a strong career at the highest minor levels in North America, playing for the St. John’s Maple Leafs of the American Hockey League (AHL) from 1992-95, and for the Los Angeles Ice Dogs of the International Hockey League (IHL) in 1995-99, twice making second team all-star in those leagues – AHL in 1993-94, and IHL in 1996-97. He also led the AHL in goal scoring in 1993-94.
After his foray in North America Augusta returned to Europe, where he finished out his career with seven seasons in Germany playing two seasons with Schwenninger Wild Wings and the Krefelder EV, and ending his career with three seasons with the Hannover Scorpions. After retiring at the end of the 2005-06 season Augusta worked for two years as a European Scout for Phoenix Coyotes. He later became a sport manager for HC Dukla Jihlava, and in 2009 became their assistant coach. In addition to competing at the 1992 Winter Olympics, Augusta competed at one World Championship, that in 1992, winning a bronze medal. His father Josef played for Czechoslovakia at the 1976 Winter Olympics.
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