Zdenek Jirotka

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Zdenek Jirotka
Zdenek Jirotka.jpg
Position Left Wing
Teams SK Prostejov
AC Sparta Praha
National team  Czechoslovakia
Born February 15, 1914,
Prostejov, Bohemia
Died May 24, 1981,
Pinellas, FL, USA
Playing Career 1932 – 1946

Zdenek Jirotka (February 15, 1914 - May 24, 1981) was a Czechoslovak hockey player. He played for the Czechoslovak National Team at four World Championships between 1934 and 1938 and at the 1936 Winter Olympics.

Jirotka played club hockey for SK Prostejov and AC Sparta Praha. He carried the Czechoslovak flag at the 1938 World Championship opening ceremony.

He fought for the Allies in World War II. His younger brother, Drahos Jirotka, also played hockey. Jirotka immigrated to the United States after the war.

Statistics

Years # GP Goals Assists Pts
Olympic Games 1936 1 4 3 0 3
World Championships 1934-1938 4 10 1 3 4