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Michal Moravcik: Returns to hometown club
Moravcik signed a three-year contract with HC Skoda Plzen (Czech) on Wednesday.
Moravcik grew up playing for the Plzen's youth squads before joining the first team in 2012-13. The defenseman split time in the AHL and ECHL in the minors this season before deciding he wanted to return to his native Czech Republic. At just 24 years of age, Moravcik could still make his way back to the NHL.
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Michal Moravcik: Waived by Canadiens
Moravcik was placed on unconditional waivers by the Canadiens on Monday and is headed back to his native Czech Republic, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
The big 24-year-old defenseman never saw any action with the Canadiens. After being signed this offseason, Moravcik was sent down to AHL Laval, but perhaps the American game wasn't a fit for him. At his age, the Czech could make a return to North America someday, but for now he will be plying his trade in his homeland, which is what he did for five years before Montreal signed him.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 218 lbs |
| Birthplace: Klatovy, Czech Republic |
| Age: 31 |
| Shoots: Left |