Petr Klima, a Czech professional ice hockey forward who played for the Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Los Angeles Kings, and Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League, died on May 4 at the age of 58.
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He also spent two seasons in the Czech Extraliga with HC Litvinov, the Czech club where he began his career in 1981-82.
Klima, who was born on December 23, 1964, was drafted by the Red Wings in the fifth round (88th overall) of the 1983 NHL Entry Draft.
Klma spent four full seasons with the Wings (from 1985 to 1989) before being traded to the Oilers during the 1989-90 season.
Petr Klíma Age
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How old was Petr Klíma? Klima was born on December 23, 1964 and died on May 4, 2023 at age 58.
Petr Klíma Stats
What were Petr Klíma’s stats? Klima scored 313 regular-season goals and added 260 assists in 786 NHL games over 13 seasons. In 95 playoff games, he scored 28 times and assisted 24 times.
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Petr Klíma Stanley Cup
Did Petr Klíma win a Stanley Cup? Klima won the Stanley Cup with the Oilers in 1990.
Petr Klíma Overtime Goal
Klima scored 28 goals in 95 NHL playoff games, the most memorable of which came in the 1990 Stanley Cup final.
The Oilers blew a 2-0 lead in Game 1 after Bruins star defenseman Ray Bourque scored twice in the third period.
Klima, who had been benched by Oilers coach John Muckler for much of the game, scored on his second overtime shift, slipping the puck past Bruins goaltender Andy Moog at 15:13 of the third extra period.
Klima died 11 days before the anniversary of his legendary goal.
Petr Klíma Awards
What were Petr Klíma awards? Klima won the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers in 1990.
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