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Roman Cechmanek

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Hockey Player

The Resume

    (March 2, 1971-November 12, 2023)
    Born in Gottwaldov, Czech Republic
    Goaltender for Vsetin HC (1997-2000, 2004-05), Philadelphia Flyers (2000-03) and Los Angeles Kings (2003-04), Karlovy Vary HC (2005-06), Hamburg Freezers (2006) and Linkoping HC (2006-07)
    William M. Jennings Trophy tri-winner with Robert Esche and Martin Brodeur (2003)

Why he might be annoying:

    He didn't make his NHL debut until he was 29 years old.
    His NHL career was considered a disappointment.
    He was considered a scapegoat for the Flyers poor playoff performances.
    He is considered a journeyman goaltender.
    He received nicknames like 'Chotch-manek' and 'The Christmas Carp' by North American fans.
    He publicly criticized his teammates following the Flyers first round playoff exit (2002).
    He bears a resemblance to Mr. Bean.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He earned First All-Star team honors during his first NHL season.
    He played for the Czech Republic men's hockey team that won a gold medal in Nagano (1998).
    He finished second to Dominik Hasek in Vezina Trophy voting (2001).
    He was considered a standout goaltender in his homeland.

Credit: Ricky


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 26 Votes: 80.77% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 26 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 21 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 41 Votes: 53.66% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 39 Votes: 48.72% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 118 Votes: 51.69% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 51 Votes: 58.82% Annoying