Peter Cech He became one of the most famous goalkeepers in football history after him Successful time in the Premier LeagueWhere he was a character for both of them Chelseain which he stayed for eleven seasons, as in Arsenal He spent four years there until 2019, when he announced his retirement at the age of 36.
but, The Czechs have continued to be associated with the sport But far from the green grass, when in October this year his true passion Ice hockey Through his brilliance in his performance as a goalkeeper in Oxford City Star English from NIHL South Division 1 (The fourth tier league in the Great Britain ice hockey system.).
Now, however, The 41-year-old former footballer Take another step in discipline before Debut professionally in the EIHL (Elite Ice Hockey League), the highest level of ice hockey in the United Kingdom, having been appointed by Belfast Giants To compete during the season.
“It's a proud moment and obviously one I'll cherish, but I'm even happier with our win.”This was stated by the former Champions League champion with Chelsea (2011-12) after the confrontation against Clan Glasgow Where they won 5-1 at home.
Former international with the Czech Republic national team He entered with five minutes remaining He was praised by the fans who came to the SSE Arena. Amidst the applause, Cech took his opposing baton and Slide across the ice and into the goal. With this victory, the Belfast Giants have completed a two-match losing streak and ended a negative streak of four consecutive defeats.
As far as the league campaign is concerned, Petr Cech's side are on pace Fifth with 14 points The same number of matches were won and lost (six), while… In the Challenge Cup, they lead the first group With 12 units. It is worth noting that the legendary goalkeeper has signed for one of the competition's winningest franchises ever since They have collected six league titlesThe most recent of which was last season (2022-23).
And with this new post Petr Cech adds a new experience to the sport of ice hockeyThe first was while working as a technical advisor for Chelsea after retiring from professional football in 2019. At the same time, he ventured into this new sport in a Chelsea shirt. Guildford Phoenix In the NIHL, a tournament in which he also played Chelmsford Chiefs.
“After 20 years of professional football, “It's a great experience for me to play a sport that I loved watching and playing as a kid.”Cech said during his first stage at Guildford.
Petr Cech's career in England has been an exciting one. It has been signed before Blues In 2004 Coming from Rennes and becoming one of the best goalkeepers in the history of English football Inducted into the English Premier League Hall of Fame.
He holds the record for the most clean sheets in the tournament with 202 clean sheets. In 443 matches. Furthermore, in his first season, he conceded only 15 goals and kept 24 clean sheets, both records for a single season. He has won the Gold Glove Award four times. He is the only player to win it with two different teams.
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