Robert Döme
Encyclopedia
Róbert Döme is a Slovak
professional ice hockey
right winger
currently playing in Slovakia
for the Slovak Extra League
's HC Slovan Bratislava
.
After playing three seasons in the International Hockey League, Döme was drafted 17th overall in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft
by the Pittsburgh Penguins
. He appeared in 30 games with the Penguins in the 1997–98 season, and 22 more in the 1999–2000 season. He made his most recent NHL appearance in the 2002–03 season, playing in one game with the Calgary Flames
.
Döme has played in Europe since 2003, playing two seasons with Södertälje SK
of the Swedish Elite League
and the 2005–06 season with the Nürnberg Ice Tigers
of Germany's DEL. In July 2006 he signed a two-year contract with Modo Hockey
of the Swedish Elite League
where he became a Swedish champion in the season of 2006/2007.
Received an award as the “Modo player with the largest heart for the spectators” during the celebrations at the town square the day after he brought the gold to Modo and Örnsköldsvik
.
Döme has played as a captain for HC Slovan Bratislava
in the season 2007/2008. Slovan Bratislava has won Slovnaft Extraliga that year.
Döme played six games with HC Dukla Senica of Slovak 1.Liga
, a second-tier league below Slovnaft Extraliga, during the 2009–10 season. He scored one goal and five points in six games played.
Döme was a free agent during the 2010–11 season and did not sign with any team.
Slovaks
The Slovaks, Slovak people, or Slovakians are a West Slavic people that primarily inhabit Slovakia and speak the Slovak language, which is closely related to the Czech language.Most Slovaks today live within the borders of the independent Slovakia...
professional ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
right winger
Winger (ice hockey)
Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink...
currently playing in Slovakia
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
for the Slovak Extra League
Slovak Extraliga
Slovak Extraliga is the name of the highest-level ice hockey league in Slovakia. As of 2009, it is ranked by the IIHF as the fifth strongest league in Europe. The name of the league is leased to sponsor and changes frequently. From 1993/94 to 1997/98 season it was called Extraliga, then the name...
's HC Slovan Bratislava
HC Slovan Bratislava
Hockey Club Slovan Bratislava is a professional ice hockey team in the Slovak Extraliga from the Slovak capital Bratislava. They play their home games at Samsung Arena....
.
After playing three seasons in the International Hockey League, Döme was drafted 17th overall in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft
1997 NHL Entry Draft
The 1997 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 21 June 1997.-Selections by round:Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :-Round two:-Round three:-Round four:...
by the Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...
. He appeared in 30 games with the Penguins in the 1997–98 season, and 22 more in the 1999–2000 season. He made his most recent NHL appearance in the 2002–03 season, playing in one game with the Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...
.
Döme has played in Europe since 2003, playing two seasons with Södertälje SK
Södertälje SK
Södertälje Sportklubb is a Swedish professional ice hockey club playing in HockeyAllsvenskan. Södertälje were charter members of Elitserien when the league was founded in 1975 and have since played 24 seasons in the league...
of the Swedish Elite League
Elitserien
Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden...
and the 2005–06 season with the Nürnberg Ice Tigers
Sinupret Ice Tigers
The Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers Nürnberg are a professional ice hockey club located in Nuremberg, Germany. They play in the country's premier league, the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.-History:...
of Germany's DEL. In July 2006 he signed a two-year contract with Modo Hockey
MODO Hockey
Modo Hockey is a professional ice hockey club in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The club plays in Sweden's premier ice hockey league, the Elitserien. They were founded in 1921 and have won two Elitserien championships; in 1979 and 2007. The team's home arena is the Fjällräven Center since 2006...
of the Swedish Elite League
Elitserien
Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden...
where he became a Swedish champion in the season of 2006/2007.
Received an award as the “Modo player with the largest heart for the spectators” during the celebrations at the town square the day after he brought the gold to Modo and Örnsköldsvik
Örnsköldsvik
Örnsköldsvik is a locality and the seat of Örnsköldsvik Municipality in Västernorrland County, Sweden with 28,617 inhabitants in 2005.Its natural harbour and archipelago is in the Gulf of Bothnia and the northern boundaries of the High Coast area. It is well known as an exporter of paper products...
.
Döme has played as a captain for HC Slovan Bratislava
HC Slovan Bratislava
Hockey Club Slovan Bratislava is a professional ice hockey team in the Slovak Extraliga from the Slovak capital Bratislava. They play their home games at Samsung Arena....
in the season 2007/2008. Slovan Bratislava has won Slovnaft Extraliga that year.
Döme played six games with HC Dukla Senica of Slovak 1.Liga
Slovak 1.Liga
The Slovak 1.Liga is a 14-team professional ice hockey league based in Slovakia that serves as the secondary league to the Slovak Extraliga.-Teams:*BEMACO HC 46 Bardejov *HC Dukla Senica*HC Prešov 07 s.r.o.*HC Topoľčany*MHk 32 L...
, a second-tier league below Slovnaft Extraliga, during the 2009–10 season. He scored one goal and five points in six games played.
Döme was a free agent during the 2010–11 season and did not sign with any team.
Awards and accomplishments
- 1995–96: Turner CupTurner CupThe Turner Cup is the championship trophy of the International Hockey League. The Cup is named for Joe Turner, a goaltender from Windsor, Ontario. Turner became professional with the Detroit Red Wings organization, and played one season with the Indianapolis Capitals in the American Hockey League...
Champion (as a member of the Utah GrizzliesUtah GrizzliesThe Utah Grizzlies are a professional ice hockey team in the ECHL. They play out of West Valley City, Utah, United States, with their home games at the Maverik Center.- Franchise history :...
) - 2006–07: ElitserienElitserienElitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden...
Champion (as a member of MODO HockeyMODO HockeyModo Hockey is a professional ice hockey club in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The club plays in Sweden's premier ice hockey league, the Elitserien. They were founded in 1921 and have won two Elitserien championships; in 1979 and 2007. The team's home arena is the Fjällräven Center since 2006...
) - 2007–08: Slovnaft Extraliga Champion (as a member of HC Slovan BratislavaHC Slovan BratislavaHockey Club Slovan Bratislava is a professional ice hockey team in the Slovak Extraliga from the Slovak capital Bratislava. They play their home games at Samsung Arena....
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