David Kočí

David Kočí
Kočí on 8 September 2024
Born (1981-05-12) 12 May 1981
Prague, Czechoslovakia
Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight 238 lb (108 kg; 17 st 0 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Chicago Blackhawks
Tampa Bay Lightning
St. Louis Blues
Colorado Avalanche
HC Sparta Praha
NHL draft 146th overall, 2000
Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career 2001–2014

David Kočí (born 12 May 1981) is a Czech professional ice hockey coach and former professional ice hockey left winger. He is currently a coach for HC Sparta Praha of the Czech Extraliga (ELH). He played parts of five seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Tampa Bay Lightning, St. Louis Blues, and Colorado Avalanche. He also played for HC Sparta Praha of the Czech Extraliga (ELH).

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Kočí played one season with the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League (WHL) and parts of two seasons with the Wheeling Nailers of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). He was selected 146th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2000 NHL entry draft. He only played for their AHL-affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and spent parts of five seasons with them.

On July 17, 2006, Kočí signed a contract to join the Chicago Blackhawks.[1] He was immediately sent down to play for their AHL-affiliates Norfolk Admirals. On March 10, 2007, the Blackhawks called him up to play for the team and he made his NHL debut in a 3–5 win against the Phoenix Coyotes.[2] On October 25, Kočí took part in a very bloody fight against Zdeno Chára where he was bloodied and suffered a broken nose. The Blackhawks placed him on injured reserve after.[3][4]

On July 1, 2008, Kočí signed a one-year contract to join the Tampa Bay Lightning.[5] He played 33 games with the team, scoring 1 goal and recording 1 assist.

on October 21, 2008, he was claimed off of waivers by the St. Louis Blues and played four games with them before being placed on waivers again and being picked back up by the Lightning.[6][7] On February 22, 2009, he recorded his first NHL point, assisting on a Mark Recchi goal in a 4–3 win against the Boston Bruins.[8] On March 26, Kočí scored his first NHL goal against Carey Price in a 3–2 overtime loss against the Montreal Canadiens.[9]

On July 1, Kočí signed a one-year contract to join the Colorado Avalanche.[10] He was fined by the NHL after a boarding hit he delivered on Washington Capitals player Mike Green. Many were not happy with the fine and thought that he should have been suspended by the league.[11][12] On June 2, 2010, Kočí signed a one-year contract to stay with the Avalanche.[13]

In 2014, Kočí decided to retire from playing professional ice hockey.

References

  1. ↑ "Blackhawks sign Corazzini, Koci and Hendry". Chicago Blackhawks. Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved September 18, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ↑ "Blackhawks outlast Coyotes in goal fest". East Valley Tribune. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Chara shows some fight". Boston Herald. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Koci placed on IR". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Lightning sign unrestricted free agent David Koci to one-year deal". Tampa Bay Lightning. Archived from the original on August 1, 2008. Retrieved September 18, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ↑ "Lightning lose Koci". The Sports Network. Archived from the original on October 24, 2008. Retrieved September 18, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ↑ "Koci Returns via Waivers". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Box Score: February 22, 2009". hockey-reference. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Habs top Lightning in overtime". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Colorado signs David Koci". Colorado Avalanche. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  11. ↑ "No suspension for David Koci!!". Denver Post. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Capitals feel pain of headshots issue, more notes". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Avalanche extend Budaj, Koci". Colorado Avalanche. Retrieved September 18, 2025.

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