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Tomas MertlCzech ice hockey player, center forward
Date of Birth: 11.03.1986
Country:  Czech |
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Tomáš Mertl: A Czech Hockey Star
Early CareerTomáš Mertl is a Czech ice hockey player who excels as a center forward. He began his hockey career in his hometown of České Budějovice, where he was trained by the local club. In the 2003/04 season, he made his highly anticipated debut in the Czech Extraliga, the highest level of ice hockey in the country.
Extraliga and European Success
Over the next six seasons, Mertl showcased his skills in the Extraliga with various clubs. He also had the opportunity to compete in the Hockey Champions League in 2008, where he scored a goal in four appearances. In 2010, he became a regular member of České Budějovice's starting lineup.
Move to Hradec Králové
In 2013, Mertl joined Mountfield HK in Hradec Králové, which had replaced České Budějovice in the Extraliga due to a change in sponsorship. He remained with Mountfield until 2015.
KHL Adventure
In 2015, Mertl signed a contract with KHL club Medveščak Zagreb. He returned to Mountfield briefly at the end of the 2015/16 season before rejoining Medveščak for the 2016/17 campaign.
