Robert Reichel

Quick Facts

Full Name	Robert Reichel
Occupation	Ice Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 25, 1971(1971-06-25)
Age	53
Birthplace	Litvínov
Country	Czech Republic
Birth City	Ústí nad Labem Region
Horoscope	Gemini

Robert Reichel Biography

Robert Reichel is one of the most popular and richest Ice Hockey Player who was born on June 25, 1971 in Litvínov, Ústí nad Labem Region, Czech Republic. Robert Reichel, a Czech ex-professional ice hockey coach and centre owner was born June 25, 1971. His career began with HC Litvinov, Czechoslovak First Ice Hockey League. His 49 goals in 1989-1990 were the second most in Czechoslovakian hockey history. Reichel was a National Hockey League (NHL), player for the Calgary Flames and New York Islanders, Phoenix Coyotes, and Toronto Maple Leafs. He scored 252 goals and 378 assists in 830 NHL games for 630 points. He was also a member of the Frankfurt Lions of Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). He retired from playing in 2010 at HC Litvinov where he was the captain.

Reichel, who had earned a spot on the 1990 World Championships senior team, was placed on a line along with Jaromir Jagr and Bobby Holik. The line was a star at the event. Reichel scored 11 points as Czechoslovakia took the bronze medal. Reichel was selected to the tournament’s all-star team. In 1996 and 2001, the Czech Republic won gold medals in both of these years. Reichel was also part of the World Championship winning team 2000, where he won three bronze medals. Reichel was a participant in nine World Championships as well as the 1991 Canada Cup and two World Cup of Hockey tournaments. His last appearance was at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey, where he captained Czech Republic to a semi final appearance.

A labour dispute resulted in the cancellation of the first half of the 1994–95 NHL season, and Reichel spent the time with the Frankfurt Lions of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). He recorded 43 points in 21 games for Frankfurt before returning to the NHL, where he added 35 points in 48 games for Calgary. Reichel then became embroiled in a contract dispute with the Flames. He made C$$ 725,000 in 1994–95, and was offered US$1 million to remain with Frankfurt. Unable to come to terms with Calgary, Reichel returned to Frankfurt for the 1995–96 season. In 46 games with the Lions, Reichel led the DEL in goals (47), assists (54) and points (101).

Reichel and the Flames resolved their impasse prior to the 1996–97 NHL season and agreed to a three-year, US$4.4 million contract. He struggled offensively in his return to Calgary, Reichel had only 16 goals and 43 points through 70 games with Calgary, and consequently became the subject of trade rumours. The Flames sent him to the New York Islanders on March 18, 1997, in exchange for Marty McInnis, Tyrone Garner and a sixth round selection in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. In 12 games with the Islanders to finish the season, Reichel recorded 19 points and finished the year with 53 combined between the two teams.

Reichel was born in Litvinov (Czechoslovakia) and is of German descent. Martin, his brother, was also a professional hockey player. Martin, who immigrated to Germany in 1990, played against Robert’s Czech Republic at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Two brothers were matched against one another for the second time in Olympic hockey history.

Robert Reichel Net Worth

Robert Reichel is one of the richest Ice Hockey Player from Czech Republic. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Robert Reichel 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

From 1987 to 2004, Reichel was an integral part of the Czechoslovakian, and later the Czech Republic, national teams. Between 1988 and 1990, he was a member of the junior team at five tournaments. He was part of the gold and silver medal teams at the 1989 and 1989 European Junior Championships. He set a tournament record of 21 points in six games in 1989. Reichel won two bronze medals at the World Junior Championships in 1990 and 1988. With 21 points, he was the leader in scoring at the 1990 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He became the first player to score at both the European Junior and World Junior Championships. He was named tournament all-star, and he received the Directorate Award for best forward. Reichel, who scored 40 points in his three tournaments at the World Junior Championships, became the all-time top scorer (since being surpassed).

Reichel started his elite hockey career when he was 16 years old, when he joined CHZ Litvinov in the Czechoslovak First Ice Hockey League. He scored 27 points in 1987-1988 and 48 in 1988-1989 in his first two seasons. In 1989, the National Hockey League (NHL), general managers selected Soviet Bloc players in order to anticipate future availability of eastern European players for their teams. The Calgary Flames selected Reichel in the fourth round, at 70th overall. Reichel was selected by the Calgary Flames in the fourth round, 70th overall. Reichel had one of his greatest seasons in Czechoslovakian History. In 52 games, Reichel scored 49 goals. This is the second-highest total in the history Czechoslovakian First League history. He was named all-star, forward of the Year and finished second to Dominik Hazek as player of year.

Upon his departure to Calgary for the 1990–91 NHL season, Reichel was considered Czechoslovakia’s top prospect. He made his NHL debut on October 8, 1990, against the Winnipeg Jets and scored his first point and goal on October 20, against Boston Bruins’ goaltender Réjean Lemelin. Reichel completed his first NHL season with 41 points, then improved to 54 points in 1991–92. A pair of 40-goal seasons followed as Reichel finished second in team scoring (88 points to Theoren Fleury’s 100) in 1992–93 and led the team with 93 points in 1993–94.

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Facts & Trivia

Robert Ranked on the list of most popular Ice Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Czech Republic. Robert Reichel celebrates birthday on June 25 of every year.