Position: Defense Height: 6-6 Weight: 238 Shoots: Left Birthday: January 16, 1981 Birthplace: Ostrava, Czech Republic
Marek was born in Ostrava, Czech Republic and will be making his Olympic debut. The 6-6, 238-pound defenseman has also represented his country at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. The eight-year veteran lists playing in the 2002 Stanley Cup Finals for the Carolina Hurricanes as one of his greatest career highlights. Marek uses his extraordinary reach to effectively block shots and is a force in the defensive zone, moving players away from the front of the net.
