Aleš Hemský

Aleš Hemský
Hemský during his time with the Dallas Stars on October 24, 2014
Born (1983-08-13) 13 August 1983
Pardubice, Czechoslovakia
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
Played for HC Pardubice
Edmonton Oilers
Ottawa Senators
Dallas Stars
Montreal Canadiens
National team  Czech Republic
NHL draft 13th overall, 2001
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2002–2018

Aleš Hemský (born 13 August 1983) is an Czech former professional ice hockey right winger. He played parts of 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, Dallas Stars, and Montreal Canadiens. Outside of the NHL, Hemský played for HC Dynamo Pardubice of the Czech Extraliga (EHL).

Hemský is a one-time All-Star, being named one in 2011. Internationally, he played for the Czech Republic national team and won a bronze medal with them at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Hemský played parts of two seasons with the Hull Olympiques of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He had a successful time with the Olympiques, being named to the QMJHL All-Rookie team, the CHL All-Rookie Team, and was awarded the Mike Bossy Trophy for being the best professional prospect in the QMJHL. This came after he finished his rookie season, scoring 36 goals and recording 100 points which led all rookies in the league. He was named to both the QMJHL second All-Star team and CHL third All-Star team the next season.[1]

He was drafted 13th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2001 NHL entry draft. On 10 October 2002, Hemský made his NHL debut in a 2–2 overtime tie against the Philadelphia Flyers.[2] On 12 October 2002, he recorded his first career point, assisting on a Mike Comrie goal in a 2–2 overtime tie against the Nashville Predators.[3] On 4 January 2003, Hemský scored his first NHL career goal against José Théodore in a 5–4 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens.[4] He helped the Oilers during the playoffs. They defeated the Detroit Red Wings, San Jose Sharks, and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. They were eventually defeated by the Carolina Hurricanes four games to three in the Final.[5] On 25 July 2006, Hemský signed a six-year, $24.60 million contract to stay with the Oilers.[6] On 11 January 2011, He was selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game but was unable to and had to be replaced because he was recovering from a concussion.[7] On 24 February 2012, Hemský signed a two-year, $10 million to stay with the Oilers.[8]

On 5 March 2014, the Oilers traded Hemský to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 2014 fifth-round pick and a 2015 third-round pick.[9] He played 20 games, scoring 4 goals and recording 13 assists.

On 1 July 2014, Hemský signed a three-year, $12 million contract to join the Dallas Stars.[10] He played parts of three seasons with the Stars.

On 3 July 2017, Hemský signed a one-year, $1 million contract to join the Montreal Canadiens.[11] He was only able to play 7 games with the team. On 20 October, he was hit twice in a game by Anaheim Ducks players Josh Manson and Corey Perry. This resulted in him having to be helped off the ice and was later diagnosed with a severe concussion.[12] He never played another game in the NHL afterwards.

On 15 May 2020, Hemský officially announced that he was retiring from playing professional ice hockey.[13]

References

  1. ↑ "CHL Announces 2001-02 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams". Ontaio Hockey League. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Principe: Oilers notes vs. CBJ". Sportsnet. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Principe: Oilers notes vs. CBJ". Sportsnet. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Throwback Thursday: November 15, 2002". Edmonton Oilers. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Seeds of Hurricanes' Stanley Cup success were sown in a summer of uncertainty". The News & Observer. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Hemsky, Oilers reach terms". CBC Sports. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Hemsky named to all-star game roster". Sportsnet. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Oilers sign Hemsky for the right amount on a two-year term". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Ales Hemsky traded to Senators". ESPN. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Stars Sign Hemsky, Who Gets Reunion With Spezza". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Canadiens, Hemsky agree on one-year deal". The Sports Network. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Ales Hemsky on his health, alumni games, tough opponents and the Oilers' stars". The New York Times. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Hemsky retires after 15 NHL seasons". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 17, 2026.

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