List of foreign players Slovenian origin?

hockeynomad · 19-07-2006, 17:32

Probably the most famous Slovenian is the goaltender of the Boston Bruins in the 1930s and 1940s "Frankie" Brimsek. One of the top goalies of any era, Maurice "Rocket" Richard said he was the best he ever faced. Brimsek was born in the U.S.

There was Stan Smrke played nine games with the Montreal Canadiens in 1957 to 1958 seasons. In a six team league and given that Montreal had an outstanding team, that lineup was tough to crack. Stan most likely would have been a star in today's 30 team NHL. He had an oustanding career in the AHL.

His son, John Smrke played four seasons with St-Louis and Quebec from 1977-1980 scoring eleven goals.

Currently Matt Stajan playing for the Maple Leafs is of Slovenian-Canadian heritage.

I know there was another Slovenian who played for the Canucks back in the eighties but can't remember.

Anze Kopitar stands to be the first Slovenain-born player to make the NHL.

RdeceKrilo · 20-07-2006, 18:35

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Originally Posted by hockeynomad

Probably the most famous Slovenian is the goaltender of the Boston Bruins in the 1930s and 1940s "Frankie" Brimsek. One of the top goalies of any era, Maurice "Rocket" Richard said he was the best he ever faced. Brimsek was born in the U.S.

There was Stan Smrke played nine games with the Montreal Canadiens in 1957 to 1958 seasons. In a six team league and given that Montreal had an outstanding team, that lineup was tough to crack. Stan most likely would have been a star in today's 30 team NHL. He had an oustanding career in the AHL.

His son, John Smrke played four seasons with St-Louis and Quebec from 1977-1980 scoring eleven goals.

Currently Matt Stajan playing for the Maple Leafs is of Slovenian-Canadian heritage.

I know there was another Slovenian who played for the Canucks back in the eighties but can't remember.

Anze Kopitar stands to be the first Slovenain-born player to make the NHL.

nteresting theme.One of my co-workers over at SLOhokej is making a large article about them and I could give you his e-mail if you are interested.
I will send you a PM with details you might use :smart:
You missing Slovenian from the 80s is probably Ed Kastelic.There was also Greg Kuznik (Kužnik) who played a few games for Carolina in the late 90s and now holds Slovenian passport.

red_power · 04-08-2006, 14:44

Another one is John Gruden.

hockeynomad · 04-08-2006, 15:45

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Originally Posted by red_power

Another one is John Gruden.

Welcome to the board.

Who does John Gruden play for?

Steigs · 05-08-2006, 01:12

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Originally Posted by hockeynomad

Welcome to the board.

Who does John Gruden play for?

Ottawa for a while, and then Washington. I'm not sure where he is now (though I thought i'd seen him in Europe somewhere)

Canuckjrgoalie · 10-08-2006, 04:49

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Originally Posted by Steigs

Ottawa for a while, and then Washington. I'm not sure where he is now (though I thought i'd seen him in Europe somewhere)

wait, does he mean the coach for the NFL buccaners or Oakland raiders??

Trim · 10-08-2006, 06:46

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Originally Posted by Canuckjrgoalie

wait, does he mean the coach for the NFL buccaners or Oakland raiders??

I hope that particular Gruden hasn't been in the NHL. That might explain why his NFL teams can't win championships though.

Brimsek · 10-08-2006, 14:51

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Originally Posted by KazakhEagles

I hope that particular Gruden hasn't been in the NHL. That might explain why his NFL teams can't win championships though.

? He won with Tampa Bay in 2002.

But I'm sure he hasn't been playing ice hockey on the side. :)

Karantanc · 07-12-2009, 16:48

RiaRiaHungaria · 08-12-2009, 03:03

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Originally Posted by hockeynomad

I know there was another Slovenian who played for the Canucks back in the eighties but can't remember.

Are you maybe thinking of Ivan Boldirev? He played for the Canucks and was born in Zrenjanin but I don't think he was Slovene...

Ouellette · 08-12-2009, 12:08

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Originally Posted by RiaRiaHungaria

Are you maybe thinking of Ivan Boldirev? He played for the Canucks and was born in Zrenjanin but I don't think he was Slovene...

Zrenjanin is in Serbia as far as I know, so no chance that he is Slovene.

RiaRiaHungaria · 09-12-2009, 08:22

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Originally Posted by Bear

Zrenjanin is in Serbia as far as I know, so no chance that he is Slovene.

Zrenjanin (Veliki Beckerek) is where my great grandmother's mother was born, so yeah. I could see Hungarians, Serbs or Rusin from there, not so much a Slovene.

But, according to a site listing birthplaces of NHL players (I think it was linked on this forum somewhere), Stan Smrke was born in Beograd, and he's Slovene. So I guess in theory it would be possible, if his father was serving in the army or something. But anyways.

Karantanc · 09-12-2009, 16:57

Steve Bozek,who is of Slovenian descent,played for the Canucks in 1988-91.

Boldirev may Rusin?

Karantanc · 24-12-2009, 08:02

Heatleysucks · 24-12-2009, 17:22

As it stands right now, Kopitar will be the best Slovene player ever.
He is really ripping it up for the KIngs.
And he's still just a kid basically with so many good years ahead of him.

Karantanc · 25-12-2009, 09:03

I agree with what you wrote.Kopitar is the best.

Ouellette · 25-12-2009, 10:14

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Originally Posted by Karantanc

Americans and Canadians of Slovenian descent,who played and play in North American hockey leagues?

Frank Brimsek,Stan Peterlin,Stan Smrke,Stan Smrke Jr.,John Smrke,Greg Smrke,Louis Smrke,Ransome Drcar,Rob Stopar,John Gruden,Luke Gruden,Ed Katelic,Joe Kastelic,Brent Kastelic,Randy Velischek,Alex Velischek,Dean Malkoc,Les Kuntar,Kord Cernich,John Cirjak,Dean Reja,Maco Balkovec,John Jakopin,Ken Lovsin,Dave Lovsin,Wade Belak,Greham Belak,Matt Stajan,Thomas Stajan,Dominic Rozman,Daniel Terenta,Anton Zupancic,Greg Kuznik,Frank Kuznik,Chris Rebernik,Dave Rebernik,Steve Bozek,Aaron Vidmar,Ryan Zupancic,Tom Zupancic,Stelio Zupancich,Bob Zupan,Jamie Janezich,Kyle Kos,Tim Krajnc,Jesse Vesel,Fabian Pavlin,John Anzelc,Andy Cankar,John Stampohar,John Stampohar Jr.,Mitch Lebar,Jim Lebar,Mark Luzar,Cody Smuk,Paul Laus,Mike Slobodnik,Sam Dezman,Emory Lovse,Fraser Filipic,Steve Cesarek,Chris Bratina,Brooks Macek,Bill Hajt,Chris Hajt,Anthony Pototschnik,Brian Psenicnik,Frank Stegnar,Dane Horvat,Steven Pintaric,Bob Mahnic,Chad Bucar,Nick Gorup,Michael Kamnikar....

Are You sure that he is Slovene ? :) I mean...Horvat...sounds like Hrvat (Croatian).

Karantanc · 25-12-2009, 10:44

[QUOTE=Karantanc;165443]I am not quite sure,hence the question above

Coss · 25-12-2009, 15:14

Surname Horvat is originaly Hungarian..

Karantanc · 25-12-2009, 16:24

Horvat is the second most common surname in Slovenia,but also a very common surname in Hungary(usually Horvath)

Karantanc · 26-12-2009, 14:22

Former and current ice hockey players of Slovenian descent?

Austria
Martin Oraze,Paul Schellander,Andreas Pusnik,Thomas Cijan,Michael Bidovec,Peter Floriantscithz,Christian Dolinar,Horst Dolinar,Leopold Sivec,Klaus Sivec,Marco Zorec,Marjan Urank,Michael Mulej....

Italy
Lucio Topatigh

Serbia
Nemanja Vučurović

Germany
Andrei Emersic,Marcus Emersic

Sweden
Sebastian Vidmar
Richard Prevolnik

Karantanc · 28-12-2009, 08:45

Former and current ice hockey players of Slovenian descent?

America and Canada

Frank Brimsek, John Brimsek, Joe Laurich, Frank Laurich, Tony Lenich, Ron Drobnich, Tony Prelesnik, Ed Prelesnik, Luis Prelesnik, Tony Urbiha, Julien Malec,Dempsey Klun, Frank Rannikar, Jack Longar, Bob Kochevar, Ron Debelak, Don Debelak, John Intihar , Rich Peterlin, Dominick Blatnick, Ray Gašperlin, Stan Peterlin, Stan Smrke, Stan Smrke Jr, John Smrke, Greg Smrke, Louis Smrke, Ransome Drčar, Rob Stopar, John Gruden, Luke Gruden, Ed Katelic, Joe Kastelic, Brent Kastelic, Randy Velischek, Alex Velischek, Dean Malkoc, Les Kuntar, Kord Cernich, John Cirjak, Dean Reja, maco Balkovec, Mark Longar, John Jakopin, Ken Lovšin, Dave Lovšin, Wade Belak, Greham Belak, Matt Stajan, Thomas Stajan, Dominic Rozman , Daniel Terenta, Anton Zupancic, Greg Kuznik, Frank Kuznik, Chris Rebernik, Dave Rebernik, Steve Bozek, Aaron Vidmar, Ryan Zupančič, Tom Zupančič, Stelio Zupancich, Bob Zupan, Jamie Janezich, Kyle Kos, Tim Krajnc, Jesse Vesel, Fabian Pavlin, John Anzelc, Andy Cankar, John Stampohar, John Stampohar Jr, Mitch Lebar, Jim Lebar, Mark Luzar, Cody Smuk, Paul Laus, Mike Slobodnik, Sam Dežman, Emory Lovše, Fraser Filipič, Steve Cesarek, Chris Bratina, Brooks Macek , Bill Hajt, Chris Hajt, Anthony Pototschnik, Eric Bajc, Derek Kump, Ed Zdolshek, Adam Skube, Thomas Kokelj, Alex Petan, Andrew Yogan, Ryan Dolence, Shane Robar, Brian Psenicnik, Frank Stegnar, Dane Horvat, Steven Pintaric, Bob Mahnic, Chad Bucar, Nick Gorup, Michael Kamnikar, Kyle Nosan, Matt Uhan, Tony Dolinšek, John Urbanic, Garry Koroshec, Larry Germovsek, Patrick Germovsek, Dan Drobnick, Kerry Cebul, Nick Pšeničnik, Don Urbančič, John Skrbec, Jake Stampohar, Mike Pechovnik, Sean Podpeskar, Devin Ceglar, Eric Stefanich, Michael Pechovnik, Ryan Nosan, Jim Ulčar, Frank Udovich, David Vidmar, Mark Jerant, Thomas Tom Polanic, Stephen Brglez, Michael Zidansek, Jack Gasperlin, Rob Zakrajsek,Mark Stojan,David Stojan,Steve Tehovnik,Dave Zabkar,Alex Pozun.....

Eagle · 30-12-2009, 14:56

ah, Karantanc,

surnames doesn`t tell you everthing.... be carfull with them.

I talked with Belak few years ago, and he told me, that he have not any Slovenian roots in his family. The same story could be with Grudens, not to mention Bozek (where did you get him?), Hajt, Slobodnik, Filipic, Kos, Cesarek, etc.
tctctctc

Karantanc · 30-12-2009, 16:13

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Originally Posted by Eagle

ah, Karantanc,

surnames doesn`t tell you everthing.... be carfull with them.

I talked with Belak few years ago, and he told me, that he have not any Slovenian roots in his family. The same story could be with Grudens, not to mention Bozek (where did you get him?), Hajt, Slobodnik, Filipic, Kos, Cesarek, etc.
tctctctc

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...lovene_descent

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...nian_Americans

http://sl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kategor...adski_Slovenci

Eagle · 30-12-2009, 21:09

Wikipedia is great, but like as voluntary case, it is not 100% sure. The question is, who is referred to someone when enters data.
If Belak says he does not have Slovenian roots, then he does not. This surname is also common in Slovakia, Croatia, Hungary ... Surname Bozek coming from Poland and Slovakia. We know, what is the different between Slovenia and Slovakia, but like you can see, other world doesnt... Hajt`s coming from Slavonia (in croatia) and Hungary...
I want to say only that you shouldn`t treat matter so extensively. I prefer some less data, but verificationed. It will be better... ;)

Steigs · 31-12-2009, 01:49

Hey, I just noticed that Peter Forsberg is of Slovenian descent.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Forsberg

It's right at the end of the "Early and personal life" section!

Ouellette · 31-12-2009, 01:58

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Originally Posted by Eagle

Wikipedia is great, but like as voluntary case, it is not 100% sure. The question is, who is referred to someone when enters data.
If Belak says he does not have Slovenian roots, then he does not. This surname is also common in Slovakia, Croatia, Hungary ... Surname Bozek coming from Poland and Slovakia. We know, what is the different between Slovenia and Slovakia, but like you can see, other world doesnt... Hajt`s coming from Slavonia (in croatia) and Hungary...
I want to say only that you shouldn`t treat matter so extensively. I prefer some less data, but verificationed. It will be better... ;)

From Prkovci village, near Vukovar.

Karantanc · 31-12-2009, 08:15

Steve Bozek -his ancestors are from the Czech Republic and Slovenia
Wade Belak-has a stepfather surname.On his website says-
(Wade has two sets of loving parents. His mother Lorraine Belak and his step father Barry Belak. His father, Lionel Aadland and his step mother Joy Aadland.)

Karantanc · 31-12-2009, 14:55

Steigs,good joke.Just a little too early.Today is not the first day in April

Karantanc · 11-01-2010, 09:45

History of Hockey

Legendary coach Ludwig Andolsek(American Slovenian origin)in 1932-35 head coach St.Cloud State University.Goalkeeper on this team was Frank"Mr.Zero"Brimsek(American Slovenian)-NHL legend
http://www.vintageminnesotahockey.com/SCSUHuskies.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Brimsek

Karantanc · 15-04-2010, 11:00

Active players in this season

NHL-
Wade Belak
Matt Stajan
OHL-
Thomas Stajan
Mitch Lebar
Andrew Yogan
Anton Zupancic
USHL/WHL-
John Stampohar
OJHL-
Steven Pintaric
AJHL-
Sam Dezman
Derek Kump
Eric Bajc
NOJHL-
Stan Smrke
Ryan Dolence
NCAA-
Frank Stegnar?
Alex Velischek
Aaron Jamnick
CCHL-
Ryan Zupancic
Mark Luzar
AAHL-
Amory Lovse
SPHL-
Chris Rebernik
MJAHL-
Shane Robar
MJHL-
Ed Zdolshek
WHL-
Cody Smuk
USCHO-
Nick Gorup
EOJHL-
Adam Skube
Thomas Kokelj
BCHL-
Johnny Rogic
Alex Petan
GLJHL-
Brent Kastelic

Sweden-
Sebastian Vidmar
Richard Prevolnik
Italy-next season Austria
Greg Kuznik

Austria-
Martin Oraze
Paul Schellander

Karantanc · 05-06-2010, 16:28

In Sweden ,two young player who is Slovenian origin-
Sebastian Vidmar-
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=30188
Richard Prevolnik-
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=64158

Ouellette · 05-06-2010, 16:36

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Originally Posted by Karantanc

Active players in this season

NHL-
Wade Belak
Matt Stajan
OHL-
Thomas Stajan
Mitch Lebar
Andrew Yogan
Anton Zupancic
USHL/WHL-
John Stampohar
OJHL-
Steven Pintaric
AJHL-
Sam Dezman
Derek Kump
Eric Bajc
NOJHL-
Stan Smrke
Ryan Dolence
NCAA-
Frank Stegnar?
Alex Velischek
Aaron Jamnick
CCHL-
Ryan Zupancic
Mark Luzar
AAHL-
Amory Lovse
SPHL-
Chris Rebernik
MJAHL-
Shane Robar
MJHL-
Ed Zdolshek
WHL-
Cody Smuk
USCHO-
Nick Gorup
EOJHL-
Adam Skube
Thomas Kokelj
BCHL-
Johnny Rogic
Alex Petan
GLJHL-
Brent Kastelic

Sweden-
Sebastian Vidmar
Richard Prevolnik
Italy-next season Austria
Greg Kuznik

Austria-
Martin Oraze
Paul Schellander

Your hobby must be genre theory...

Why do you think that Pintarić is Slovenian background ? There are thousands of Pintaric's in Croatia...

Karantanc · 05-06-2010, 17:07

Because he did not Pintarić but Pintarič.You happy.

Ouellette · 05-06-2010, 17:13

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Originally Posted by Karantanc

Because he did not Pintarić but Pintarič.You happy.

Ok, as you say officer...

Karantanc · 25-06-2010, 16:22

Very important role in the history of hockey in Minnesota from 1903 until 1952 played ,the Slovenian people(Frank Brimsek,Frank Ceryance,Lewie Prelesnik,Tony Prelesnik,Joe Kucler,Don Blatnick,Ray Gasperlin,Tony Urbiha.....).More in the website-
http://www.vintageminnesotahockey.co...lyEveleth.html

Pršljen · 25-06-2010, 17:13

This looks so stupid to me: finding and searching for Slovenian origin players all over the world.

I can't really say I understand that.

I can search for all Croatian descent players but what's the point with that.Many of them in NA doesn't even know where are they coming from.

Ouellette · 25-06-2010, 20:37

It seems there are more slovenians than chinese...

19-07-2006, 17:32	#1
hockeynomad Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 622 Country:	Players of Slovenian heritage who played in NHL Probably the most famous Slovenian is the goaltender of the Boston Bruins in the 1930s and 1940s "Frankie" Brimsek. One of the top goalies of any era, Maurice "Rocket" Richard said he was the best he ever faced. Brimsek was born in the U.S. There was Stan Smrke played nine games with the Montreal Canadiens in 1957 to 1958 seasons. In a six team league and given that Montreal had an outstanding team, that lineup was tough to crack. Stan most likely would have been a star in today's 30 team NHL. He had an oustanding career in the AHL. His son, John Smrke played four seasons with St-Louis and Quebec from 1977-1980 scoring eleven goals. Currently Matt Stajan playing for the Maple Leafs is of Slovenian-Canadian heritage. I know there was another Slovenian who played for the Canucks back in the eighties but can't remember. Anze Kopitar stands to be the first Slovenain-born player to make the NHL.

07-12-2009, 16:48	#9
Karantanc IHF Prospect Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: karantanija Posts: 25 Country:	NHL players of Slovenian descent Wade Belak http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wade_Belak Matt Stajan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Stajan Ed Kastelic http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Kastelic John Jakopin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Jakopin Dean Malkoc http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Malkoc Frank Brimsek http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Brimsek Stan Smrke http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Smrke John Guden http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gruden Randy Veliscek http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Velischek Les Kuntar http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Kuntar John Smrke http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Smrke Ken Lovsin http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=763 Paul Laus http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Laus Steve Bozek http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Bozek Bill Hajt http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Hajt Greg Kuznik http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Kuznik Chris Hajt http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=19369 Last edited by Karantanc; 23-12-2009 at 19:34.

26-12-2009, 14:22	#21
Karantanc IHF Prospect Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: karantanija Posts: 25 Country:	List of foreign players Slovenian origin? Former and current ice hockey players of Slovenian descent? Austria Martin Oraze,Paul Schellander,Andreas Pusnik,Thomas Cijan,Michael Bidovec,Peter Floriantscithz,Christian Dolinar,Horst Dolinar,Leopold Sivec,Klaus Sivec,Marco Zorec,Marjan Urank,Michael Mulej.... Italy Lucio Topatigh Serbia Nemanja Vučurović Germany Andrei Emersic,Marcus Emersic Sweden Sebastian Vidmar Richard Prevolnik Last edited by Karantanc; 25-06-2010 at 16:08.

28-12-2009, 08:45	#22
Karantanc IHF Prospect Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: karantanija Posts: 25 Country:	Former and current ice hockey players of Slovenian descent? America and Canada Frank Brimsek, John Brimsek, Joe Laurich, Frank Laurich, Tony Lenich, Ron Drobnich, Tony Prelesnik, Ed Prelesnik, Luis Prelesnik, Tony Urbiha, Julien Malec,Dempsey Klun, Frank Rannikar, Jack Longar, Bob Kochevar, Ron Debelak, Don Debelak, John Intihar , Rich Peterlin, Dominick Blatnick, Ray Gašperlin, Stan Peterlin, Stan Smrke, Stan Smrke Jr, John Smrke, Greg Smrke, Louis Smrke, Ransome Drčar, Rob Stopar, John Gruden, Luke Gruden, Ed Katelic, Joe Kastelic, Brent Kastelic, Randy Velischek, Alex Velischek, Dean Malkoc, Les Kuntar, Kord Cernich, John Cirjak, Dean Reja, maco Balkovec, Mark Longar, John Jakopin, Ken Lovšin, Dave Lovšin, Wade Belak, Greham Belak, Matt Stajan, Thomas Stajan, Dominic Rozman , Daniel Terenta, Anton Zupancic, Greg Kuznik, Frank Kuznik, Chris Rebernik, Dave Rebernik, Steve Bozek, Aaron Vidmar, Ryan Zupančič, Tom Zupančič, Stelio Zupancich, Bob Zupan, Jamie Janezich, Kyle Kos, Tim Krajnc, Jesse Vesel, Fabian Pavlin, John Anzelc, Andy Cankar, John Stampohar, John Stampohar Jr, Mitch Lebar, Jim Lebar, Mark Luzar, Cody Smuk, Paul Laus, Mike Slobodnik, Sam Dežman, Emory Lovše, Fraser Filipič, Steve Cesarek, Chris Bratina, Brooks Macek , Bill Hajt, Chris Hajt, Anthony Pototschnik, Eric Bajc, Derek Kump, Ed Zdolshek, Adam Skube, Thomas Kokelj, Alex Petan, Andrew Yogan, Ryan Dolence, Shane Robar, Brian Psenicnik, Frank Stegnar, Dane Horvat, Steven Pintaric, Bob Mahnic, Chad Bucar, Nick Gorup, Michael Kamnikar, Kyle Nosan, Matt Uhan, Tony Dolinšek, John Urbanic, Garry Koroshec, Larry Germovsek, Patrick Germovsek, Dan Drobnick, Kerry Cebul, Nick Pšeničnik, Don Urbančič, John Skrbec, Jake Stampohar, Mike Pechovnik, Sean Podpeskar, Devin Ceglar, Eric Stefanich, Michael Pechovnik, Ryan Nosan, Jim Ulčar, Frank Udovich, David Vidmar, Mark Jerant, Thomas Tom Polanic, Stephen Brglez, Michael Zidansek, Jack Gasperlin, Rob Zakrajsek,Mark Stojan,David Stojan,Steve Tehovnik,Dave Zabkar,Alex Pozun..... Last edited by Karantanc; 25-06-2010 at 16:07.

30-12-2009, 14:56	#23
Eagle IHF Prospect Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Slovenia Posts: 13 Country:	ah, Karantanc, surnames doesn`t tell you everthing.... be carfull with them. I talked with Belak few years ago, and he told me, that he have not any Slovenian roots in his family. The same story could be with Grudens, not to mention Bozek (where did you get him?), Hajt, Slobodnik, Filipic, Kos, Cesarek, etc. tctctctc __________________ sLOVEnia!

04-08-2006, 14:44	#3
red_power IHF Prospect Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jesenice Posts: 2 Country:	Another one is John Gruden.

09-12-2009, 16:57	#13
Karantanc IHF Prospect Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: karantanija Posts: 25 Country:	Steve Bozek,who is of Slovenian descent,played for the Canucks in 1988-91. Boldirev may Rusin?

24-12-2009, 08:02	#14
Karantanc IHF Prospect Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: karantanija Posts: 25 Country:	NHL draft-Americans and Canadians of Slovenian descent Ed Kastelic http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p...y.php?pid=2654 John Smrke http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p...y.php?pid=5061 John Gruden http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p...y.php?pid=2051 Randy Velischek http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p...y.php?pid=5559 Dean Malkoc http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p...y.php?pid=3348 Les Kuntar http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p...y.php?pid=2850 John Cirjak http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=26824 Dan Reja http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=22891 Maco Balkovec http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=18378 John Jakopin http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=23902 Ken Lovsin http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=763 Greham Belak http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/findplayer.php Matt Belak http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=11360 Matt Stajan http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=55194 Greg Kuznik http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=28885 Paul Laus http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/findplayer.php Chris Hajt http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=19369 Steve Bozek http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=539

24-12-2009, 17:22	#15
Heatleysucks Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ottawa Posts: 69 Country:	As it stands right now, Kopitar will be the best Slovene player ever. He is really ripping it up for the KIngs. And he's still just a kid basically with so many good years ahead of him.

25-12-2009, 09:03	#16
Karantanc IHF Prospect Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: karantanija Posts: 25 Country:	I agree with what you wrote.Kopitar is the best.

25-12-2009, 10:44	#18
Karantanc IHF Prospect Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: karantanija Posts: 25 Country:	[QUOTE=Karantanc;165443]I am not quite sure,hence the question above

25-12-2009, 15:14	#19
Coss Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Slovenija Posts: 298 Country:	Surname Horvat is originaly Hungarian..

25-12-2009, 16:24	#20
Karantanc IHF Prospect Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: karantanija Posts: 25 Country:	Horvat is the second most common surname in Slovenia,but also a very common surname in Hungary(usually Horvath)

30-12-2009, 21:09	#25
Eagle IHF Prospect Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Slovenia Posts: 13 Country:	Wikipedia is great, but like as voluntary case, it is not 100% sure. The question is, who is referred to someone when enters data. If Belak says he does not have Slovenian roots, then he does not. This surname is also common in Slovakia, Croatia, Hungary ... Surname Bozek coming from Poland and Slovakia. We know, what is the different between Slovenia and Slovakia, but like you can see, other world doesnt... Hajt`s coming from Slavonia (in croatia) and Hungary... I want to say only that you shouldn`t treat matter so extensively. I prefer some less data, but verificationed. It will be better... ;) __________________ sLOVEnia! Last edited by Eagle; 31-12-2009 at 00:04.

31-12-2009, 01:49	#26
Steigs Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 5,609 Country:	Hey, I just noticed that Peter Forsberg is of Slovenian descent. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Forsberg It's right at the end of the "Early and personal life" section!

31-12-2009, 08:15	#28
Karantanc IHF Prospect Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: karantanija Posts: 25 Country:	Steve Bozek -his ancestors are from the Czech Republic and Slovenia Wade Belak-has a stepfather surname.On his website says- (Wade has two sets of loving parents. His mother Lorraine Belak and his step father Barry Belak. His father, Lionel Aadland and his step mother Joy Aadland.)

31-12-2009, 14:55	#29
Karantanc IHF Prospect Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: karantanija Posts: 25 Country:	Steigs,good joke.Just a little too early.Today is not the first day in April

11-01-2010, 09:45	#30
Karantanc IHF Prospect Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: karantanija Posts: 25 Country:	History of Hockey Legendary coach Ludwig Andolsek(American Slovenian origin)in 1932-35 head coach St.Cloud State University.Goalkeeper on this team was Frank"Mr.Zero"Brimsek(American Slovenian)-NHL legend http://www.vintageminnesotahockey.com/SCSUHuskies.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Brimsek

15-04-2010, 11:00	#31
Karantanc IHF Prospect Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: karantanija Posts: 25 Country:	Active players in this season NHL- Wade Belak Matt Stajan OHL- Thomas Stajan Mitch Lebar Andrew Yogan Anton Zupancic USHL/WHL- John Stampohar OJHL- Steven Pintaric AJHL- Sam Dezman Derek Kump Eric Bajc NOJHL- Stan Smrke Ryan Dolence NCAA- Frank Stegnar? Alex Velischek Aaron Jamnick CCHL- Ryan Zupancic Mark Luzar AAHL- Amory Lovse SPHL- Chris Rebernik MJAHL- Shane Robar MJHL- Ed Zdolshek WHL- Cody Smuk USCHO- Nick Gorup EOJHL- Adam Skube Thomas Kokelj BCHL- Johnny Rogic Alex Petan GLJHL- Brent Kastelic Sweden- Sebastian Vidmar Richard Prevolnik Italy-next season Austria Greg Kuznik Austria- Martin Oraze Paul Schellander Last edited by Karantanc; 05-06-2010 at 16:21.

05-06-2010, 16:28	#32
Karantanc IHF Prospect Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: karantanija Posts: 25 Country:	In Sweden ,two young player who is Slovenian origin- Sebastian Vidmar- http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=30188 Richard Prevolnik- http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=64158

05-06-2010, 17:07	#34
Karantanc IHF Prospect Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: karantanija Posts: 25 Country:	Because he did not Pintarić but Pintarič.You happy.

25-06-2010, 16:22	#36
Karantanc IHF Prospect Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: karantanija Posts: 25 Country:	Very important role in the history of hockey in Minnesota from 1903 until 1952 played ,the Slovenian people(Frank Brimsek,Frank Ceryance,Lewie Prelesnik,Tony Prelesnik,Joe Kucler,Don Blatnick,Ray Gasperlin,Tony Urbiha.....).More in the website- http://www.vintageminnesotahockey.co...lyEveleth.html

25-06-2010, 17:13	#37
Pršljen IHF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dubrovačko primorje, Croatia Posts: 424 Country:	This looks so stupid to me: finding and searching for Slovenian origin players all over the world. I can't really say I understand that. I can search for all Croatian descent players but what's the point with that.Many of them in NA doesn't even know where are they coming from. __________________ Hrvatski savez hokeja na ledu (Croatian ice hockey federation) = ubojice hrvatskog hokeja (murderers of Croatian hockey)

25-06-2010, 20:37	#38
Ouellette Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West part of Zagreb Posts: 623 Country:	It seems there are more slovenians than chinese... __________________ Joe Sakic = Croat ! Cheers :)

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