The Ministry of Tourism and Sport of the Slovak Republic announces that Miroslav Šatan has been appointed a member of the Expert Advisory Board of the Minister for Sport.
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The Ministry of Tourism and Sport of the Slovak Republic announces that Miroslav Šatan has been appointed a member of the Expert Advisory Board of the Minister for Sport.
Profile of Miroslav Šatan
Miroslav Šatan (born October 22, 1974 in Topoľčany) is one of the most important personalities of Slovak hockey. During his playing career, he became an icon not only of domestic but also of international hockey. As the captain of the Slovak national team, he led the national team to historic gold at the World Championships in Gothenburg in 2002 and is the holder of all four medals from the World Championships.
He spent a significant part of his career in the NHL, where he played more than 1000 games and won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009. After finishing his playing career, he is actively involved in the development of hockey in Slovakia. Since 2019, he has been the president of the Slovak Ice Hockey Association (SZĽH), having contributed to several reforms in the field of youth and national hockey.
Contribution to the Expert Advisory Board
Miroslav Šatan brings many years of experience in professional sports, management and strategic management to the Expert Advisory Board of the Minister for Sport. His expertise in sports infrastructure, talent development and the functioning of top sport will be a valuable asset in the creation and implementation of measures to support Slovak sport.
Ministry of Tourism and Sport of the Slovak Republic
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