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  • Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara skates with the puck. Mandatory Credit: Jason O. Watson-US PRESSWIRE
  • Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jay Harrison (front, right) fight during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ivins-US PRESSWIRE
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  • Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) reacts after committing an interference penalty against Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler during game two of the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals at Rogers Arena. The Canucks won 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Anne-
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    • Zdeno Chára

    Zdeno Chára, 2007
    Born (1977-03-18) March 18, 1977 (age 35)
    Trenčín, Slovakia
    Height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
    Weight 255 lb (116 kg; 18 st 3 lb)
    Position Defense
    Shoots Left
    NHL team
    Former teams    		 Boston Bruins
    SHK 37 Piestany
    HC Sparta Praha
    New York Islanders
    Ottawa Senators
    Färjestads BK
    National team  Slovakia
    NHL Draft 56th overall, 1996
    New York Islanders
    Playing career 1995–present

    Zdeno Chára ([ˈzdeno ˈxaːra]; born March 18, 1977) is a Slovak professional ice hockey defenseman. He is the captain of the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL) and won the Norris Trophy while playing for them in 2008–09. At 6 ft 9 (2.06 m), he is the tallest player ever to play in the NHL. He is also the second European-born and trained captain to win the Stanley Cup and the first from Slovakia.



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