Marek Mazanec | |||
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Born |
Písek, Czechoslovakia |
18 July 1991 ||
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
Weight | 198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Catches | Right | ||
NHL team Former teams |
Nashville Predators HC Plzeň |
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NHL Draft | 179th overall, 2012 Nashville Predators |
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Playing career | 2010–present |
Marek Mazanec (born 18 July 1991) is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Mazanec was selected by the Predators in the sixth round, 179th overall, of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Mazanec played at the junior level with IHC Písek, before at 14 moving to HC Plzeň, where he continued his junior career. Beginning in the 2009–10 season, he played at the senior level in the professional Czech Extraliga.
On 3 May 2013, the Nashville Predators of the NHL signed Mazanec to a two-year, entry-level contract. He began the 2013–14 season with the Predators' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals.
On 8 November 2013, Mazanec made his NHL debut with Nashville, playing 51:37 and allowing two goals on 24 shots after replacing starter Carter Hutton in a game against the Winnipeg Jets. After 10 games with the Predators he posted a .932 save percentage and was named NHL Rookie of the month for November.