Lukas Musil – new goaltending star

By Jan Raz
LUKAS MUSIL

Born: 9.5.1984
osition: Goalkeeper
Catches: Left
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 72 kg

Lukas Musil started to play for HC Hvezda Praha, but moved to Slavia Praha in season 1999 – 2000. Soon he proved himself as probably the best young goaltender in league and finished playoffs with fascinating 0,92 goals per game and 96,8 save percentage. And this season he continues to put up high numbers – 30 games, 1726 minutes played he has 1,32 gaa and 93,53 save percentage. That couldn´t stay unnoticed by national team coaches and Lukas made it to under 17 National team. Soon he proved to be more than just another wild try in Czech team and now he is regularly invited for every national tournaments.

A few questions:

JR: Have you always played goalkeeper ?
LM: No, when I stated to play hockey (in 6 years) I was a skater but then I found out that I really want to be a goalkeeper

JR: Do you have any individual prizes yet ?
LM: Yes, I was named as the best goalkeeper on the national championship in 9th class category and I won a prize for the best goalkeeper on Jaromir Jagr´s tournament.

JR: And what about your plans for the future ?
LM: To win league with Slavia this season, then to make a position as a first goalkeeper in Slavia junior team and in the National team.

JR: Thanks Lukas