Vladimir Ruzicka

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Olympic medal record
Men's Ice Hockey
Gold	1998 Nagano	Ice Hockey

Vladimír Růžička (born June 6, 1963), was a former Czechoslovak and Czech ice hockey player. He was twice named the top player in the Czechoslovak Elite League, and was on the gold medal team in the Ice Hockey World Championship in 1985 and 1998 Olympic Games. He became the coach of the Czech national ice hockey team after the death of Ivan Hlinka, leading the Czech Republic team to the World Championship gold medal in 2005.

Růžička also had a short career in the NHL, being selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs 73rd overall 1982 NHL Entry Draft. He played five seasons for the Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators. His best season statistically came in 1991-92 when he recorded 75 points (39 goals, 36 assists) with Boston.

Preceded by Dominik Hasek	Czechoslovak Golden Hockey Stick 1988	Succeeded by Dominik Hasek
Preceded by Jiri Kralik	Czechoslovak Golden Hockey Stick 1986	Succeeded by Dominik Hasek