ALES
HEMSKY
#83 -
RW
Ht/Wt
6’0’’,
177 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
15
years
Debut
Oct 10, 2002
Born
Aug 13, 1983
(41 yrs)
Pardubice, Czechoslovakia (Cze)
Drafted
Drafted by Edmonton in 2001 (1/13).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2020-05-15 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2018-04-07 |
Missed the last 74 regular season games (concussion).
|
| 2017-10-23 |
Concussion, injured reserve.
|
| 2017-07-03 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Montreal Canadiens to a one-year contract.
|
| 2017-04-08 |
Missed the last 5 regular season games (hip injury).
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2010-11 (Injured) |
| Canadian Hockey League | Third All-Star Team Third All-Star Team | 2001-02 |
| Canadian Hockey League | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2000-01, 2000-01 |
| QMJHL | Michael Bossy Trophy Top Draft Prospect | 2000-01 |
| QMJHL | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 2001-02 |
| Olympic | Olympic Bronze Medal Olympic Bronze Medal | 2006 (Czech Republic) |
Scouting Report
Had excellent instincts and offensive creativity. Owned an effortless skating stride and incredible puck skills. Possessed great playmaking capability. Also had an uncanny ability to hold onto the puck a very long while. Did not shoot the puck enough, even when he was in prime scoring position. Was not physically strong enough in the corners. Could appear lazy at times, since his game was more graceful than gritty. His offensive game dipped sharply and quickly.
Long Range Potential: Dangling, playmaking winger.
