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Roman
Polak
Defense
Birthdate
28/4/1986
Birthplace
Ostrava, CZE
Draft Info
2004: Rd 6, Pk 180 (STL)
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Green, Polak join list of NHL players opting out
6Y
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Stars' Polak might not return to NHL this summer
6Y
Greg Wyshynski
AP
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Stars' Comeau out multiple weeks; Polak OK
7Y
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NHL suspends Oilers' Nurse for being aggressor
10Y
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