Roman Červenka
Encyclopedia
Roman Červenka is a Czech
professional ice hockey
player who plays for Avangard Omsk
of the Kontinental Hockey League
(KHL).
Červenka began playing with Slavia Praha's junior teams, playing for the under-18 team in 2000–01 and 2001–02, and the under-20 team in 2002–03 and 2003–04. During the 2003–04 season he also made his Extraliga debut, playing a total of 15 games with the top-level team. After playing for various junior-level and 1 Liga
teams during the 2004–05 and 2005–06 seasons, Červenka rejoined Slavia Praha in 2006–07. In 2008–09, Červenka recorded 59 points (28 goals, 31 assists) in 51 games.
Červenka has represented the Czech Republic with the national team on multiple occasions. He earned a bronze medal at the 2005 World Junior Championships
. He also played at the 2009 IIHF World Championship
and was selected to play for the 2010 Winter Olympics
. At the time of the Olympic team selection, Červenka was leading the Extraliga with 55 points in 35 games.
Daniel Sallows of the Bleacher Report named Červenka the seventh-best ice hockey player not in the NHL
.
On 25th May 2010, Červenka signed a two-year deal with Avangard Omsk
. He immediately earned a place on the left wing of the first line alongside his countryman Jaromír Jágr
and quickly established himself as a prolific KHL forward. In his very first season, Červenka was selected to play in the Kontinental Hockey League All-Star Game
collecting more fan votes than any other skater in the league. Having scored 31 times in the 2010-11 season, the forward received the Top Goalscorer award from the league.
in :
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
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...
player who plays for Avangard Omsk
Avangard Omsk
Avangard Omsk are a professional ice hockey team from Siberia based in the city of Omsk, Russia. They are members of the Chernyshev Division of the Kontinental Hockey League.-Overview:...
of the Kontinental Hockey League
Kontinental Hockey League
The Kontinental Hockey League is an international professional ice hockey league in Eurasia founded in 2008. As of 2009, it is ranked as the strongest hockey league in Europe....
(KHL).
Červenka began playing with Slavia Praha's junior teams, playing for the under-18 team in 2000–01 and 2001–02, and the under-20 team in 2002–03 and 2003–04. During the 2003–04 season he also made his Extraliga debut, playing a total of 15 games with the top-level team. After playing for various junior-level and 1 Liga
1. národní hokejová liga
The 1. národní hokejová liga is the second-level ice hockey league in the Czech Republic under the Extraliga. It began in 1993.-Format in 2008-09 season:...
teams during the 2004–05 and 2005–06 seasons, Červenka rejoined Slavia Praha in 2006–07. In 2008–09, Červenka recorded 59 points (28 goals, 31 assists) in 51 games.
Červenka has represented the Czech Republic with the national team on multiple occasions. He earned a bronze medal at the 2005 World Junior Championships
2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
The 2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships was held between December 25, 2004, and January 4, 2005, at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States...
. He also played at the 2009 IIHF World Championship
2009 IIHF World Championship
The 2009 IIHF World Championship took place in Switzerland from 24 April to 10 May. The games were played in the PostFinance Arena in Bern and Schluefweg in Kloten....
and was selected to play for the 2010 Winter Olympics
Ice hockey at the 2010 Winter Olympics - Men's tournament
The men's tournament in ice hockey at the 2010 Winter Olympics was held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from 16 to 28 February 2010. Games were hosted at two venues – Canada Hockey Place and UBC Thunderbird Arena...
. At the time of the Olympic team selection, Červenka was leading the Extraliga with 55 points in 35 games.
Daniel Sallows of the Bleacher Report named Červenka the seventh-best ice hockey player not in the NHL
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
.
On 25th May 2010, Červenka signed a two-year deal with Avangard Omsk
Avangard Omsk
Avangard Omsk are a professional ice hockey team from Siberia based in the city of Omsk, Russia. They are members of the Chernyshev Division of the Kontinental Hockey League.-Overview:...
. He immediately earned a place on the left wing of the first line alongside his countryman Jaromír Jágr
Jaromir Jagr
Jaromír Jágr is a Czech professional ice hockey right winger who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . Jágr formerly played with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, and New York Rangers, serving as captain of the Penguins and the Rangers...
and quickly established himself as a prolific KHL forward. In his very first season, Červenka was selected to play in the Kontinental Hockey League All-Star Game
Kontinental Hockey League All-Star Game
The Kontinental Hockey League All-Star Game is an exhibition ice hockey game that marks the midway point of the Kontinental Hockey League's regular season, with many of the league's star players playing against each other...
collecting more fan votes than any other skater in the league. Having scored 31 times in the 2010-11 season, the forward received the Top Goalscorer award from the league.
International play
Played for the Czech RepublicCzech national ice hockey team
The Czech men's national ice hockey team is the national ice hockey team of the Czech Republic. It is one of the most successful national ice hockey teams in the world, currently ranked fifth by the IIHF, behind Finland. It is controlled by the Czech Ice Hockey Association...
in :
- 2009 World Championships2009 Men's World Ice Hockey ChampionshipsThe 2009 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships was the 73rd such event hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation. Teams representing 46 countries participated in four levels of competition. The competition also served as qualifications for the 2010 competition...
- 2010 Czech Republic Olympic hockey team
- 2010 World Championships2010 Men's World Ice Hockey ChampionshipsThe 2010 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships was the 74th such event hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation. Teams representing 48 countries participated in four levels of competition...
(Gold medal) - 2011 World Championships (Bronze medal)