František Procházka
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | František•Procházka |
| Used name | František•Procházka |
| Born | 25 January 1962 in Brno, Jihomoravský kraj (CZE) |
| Died | 27 April 2012 in Most, Ústecký kraj (CZE) |
| Measurements | 187 cm / 98 kg |
| Affiliations | EHC Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau (GER) |
| NOC |  Czechoslovakia |
| Nationality |  Czechia |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
František Procházka was a defenseman who played all over Europe, but was with CHZ Litvínov during his entire Czechoslovakian League career (1983-90). In 1990 he moved to Jokerit Helsinki in the Finnish League, and then jumped around to various leagues and teams, as follows: EHC Freiburg in Germany (1991-93), HC Devils Milano in Italy (1993-95), Chamonix HC in France (1994-95), ES Weißwasser in Germany (1995-96), Ayr Scottish Eagles (1996-97), back with Litvinov in 1997-98, ERC Haßfurt in Germany (1998-99), and finishing his career in the German 3rd-level league with Dresdner Eislöwen in 1999-2000. Procházka played for the national team at the 1992 Winter Olympics, winning a bronze medal, and at the World Championships in 1986, 1989-90 and 1992, winning three bronze medals in 1989-90 and 1992. After he retired as a player, Procházka coached, working with HC Teplice in the Czech Second League for a time.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Winter Olympics | Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) | TCH |
CZE |
František Procházka | |||
| Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) | Czechoslovakia | 3 | Bronze |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Ice Hockey Championships (0–1–1 1989 Stockholm and Södertälje silver; 1990 Bern and Fribourg bronze)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Ice Hockey Championships (0–0–2 1989 Stockholm and Södertälje bronze; 1990 Bern and Fribourg bronze)