Jiri Fischer
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About
Defenseman who played in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings from 1999-2006, also spending some time with their affiliate club the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks. He was forced to retire in 2005 after going into cardiac arrest during a game.
Before Fame
He played for the Hull Olympiques in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
Trivia
He played internationally for the Czech Republic.
Family Life
He was born in Horovice, Czech Republic, which at the time was considered part of Czechoslovakia.
Associated With
Defenseman Chris Chelios was his teammate on the Red Wings.
