Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently under contract with HC Sparta Praha of the Czech Extraliga.
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15 Facts About Michal Neuvirth
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Michal Neuvirth previously played for the Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, and Philadelphia Flyers.
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Michal Neuvirth was selected 34th overall by the Washington Capitals in the second round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
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Michal Neuvirth was called up to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League during the season and, before long, received his first NHL call-up to the Capitals when starting goaltender Semyon Varlamov was sidelined due to injury.
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Michal Neuvirth made his NHL debut on 14 February 2009, against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Michal Neuvirth then went on with the Hershey Bears to win the 2009 Calder Cup, earning MVP honors after his Game 6 win.
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Michal Neuvirth would go on to beat out Semyon Varlamov for the starting position for the entire season.
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On 5 March 2014, Michal Neuvirth was traded by the Capitals, along with Rostislav Klesla, to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Jaroslav Halak and a third round pick.
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Almost one year later, on 2 March 2015, Michal Neuvirth was traded by the Sabres to the New York Islanders in exchange for Chad Johnson and a third-round draft pick.
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On 1 July 2015, Michal Neuvirth signed a two-year contract as a free agent with the Philadelphia Flyers, to serve as a backup to Steve Mason.
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On 1 April 2017, Michal Neuvirth suddenly collapsed on the ice during a game against the New Jersey Devils while there was a stoppage in play at 7:37 of the first period.
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Michal Neuvirth was rushed to a nearby hospital after being taken off the ice on a stretcher.
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Michal Neuvirth married Monika Hybnerova in June 2014, but the couple divorced in July 2015.
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On 29 May 2018, Michal Neuvirth married Czech musician Karolina Gudasova, the sister of former Philadelphia Flyers teammate Radko Gudas.
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