Marián Hossa (born January 12, 1979 in Stara
Lubovna, Czechoslovakia) is a Slovak professional
ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the
Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League.
Originally drafted by the Ottawa Senators in 1997,
Hossa has also played for the Atlanta Thrashers.
After being drafted into the NHL, he played one
season with the Portland Winter Hawks of the WHL,
winning the Memorial Cup. He has played in four NHL
All-Star games.
Aside from his NHL career, Hossa also has had an
extensive international career, appearing for
Slovakia in several major hockey tournaments and two
Olympics.
