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Jaroslav Jirik Obituary
Jirik died in the city of Brno, about 125 miles from Prague. His ultralight one-seater crashed shortly after takeoff from the Brno Medlanky airport and caught fire, police said.
Jan Brskovsky, president of the Light Aircraft Association of the Czech Republic, said Jirik was an experienced pilot and the exact cause of the accident is not immediately known.
Jirik was cleared to play in the NHL by Czech authorities. He was a right wing who played only three games for the St. Louis Blues in the 1969-70 season. He spent most of the season in the minors with the Kansas City Blues.
Jirik scored 83 goals in his 134 international games for Czechoslovakia, winning the silver medal at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble and bronze at the 1964 Innsbruck Olympics. In 450 games in the Czech league, he scored 300 goals.
"He was one of the leading players in the 1960s," federation president Tomas Kral said in a statement. "He was an excellent player but also a great character who was still full of energy even after turning 70," Kral said. "It's a great loss for Czech ice hockey."
After his playing career, Jirik coached several Czechoslovak clubs and ran the Swiss national team from 1977-80.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
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Connie Jirik Wagner
July 25, 2011
I think often of Jaro's visit to Michigan and the time he spent with us. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you, Kristina, and with the children. Go with God. My love to you at this sorrowful time.
Connie U.S.A.
Frank St. Marseille
July 19, 2011
RIP my old teammate and LET'S GO BLUES!
Camille Bailey
July 17, 2011
I am sorry for the untimely death of your loved one. may the comfort that God gives sustain you at this most difficult time. 2 Cor 1:3,4
Nikki
July 15, 2011
My condolences goes to the Jirik Family. Your friends and family can find comfort at Isiah 25:8. This scripture tells us that God will swallow up death forever. May this comfort you'll in your time of distress.
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July 15, 2011
May the God of all comfort ,comfort the family .......2 Cornthians 1:3,4
A Robinson
July 13, 2011
Please accept my sympathy for your loss. May all find comfort in the wonderful hope: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more. Neither mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
Wendi
July 13, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
July 12, 2011
TO THE FAMILY,I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,RELY ON THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT,PLEASE READ PSALM 55:22.ALWAYS REMEBER THE BEST OF THINGS ABOUT HIM AND THE FUN YOU HAD TOGETHER.AW.HOUSTON,TX.
Praying for you!!!
Sylvia Colston
July 12, 2011
My sincere sympathy to the Jirik family and friends. No matter when a loved one leaves it is always much too soon and it breaks our heart. May you find comfort in the precious memories of your love ones smile, his laughter, his caring and the love he personally shared with each of you as well as your complete reliance
upon,"the God of comfort"(2Corinthians 1:3,4) help you to endure the emptiness you are presently experiencing. I did not personally know your Jaroslav,I read his obituary and hope it brings you a measure of comfort knowing that oyhers care about your loss.
Susan Molnar
July 12, 2011
My condolences to Mr. Jirik's family and his friends. Following hockey all of my life, I remember the importance of him being able to leave the communist block country to play in the U.S. He was a great right winger and a hero to anyone who played or wached hockey back then. An athelet in all respects..He will be greatly missed. But he will always be remembered.
mattheus van der helm ;
July 12, 2011
OUR PRAYERS ARE FOR HIM AND HIS FAMILY
yrbd
July 12, 2011
Rest and Peace! (Eccl. 9:5,10)
Floyd Haardee
July 12, 2011
I knew him not, but Christ knew Jaroslav well as he knows each of us from birth until death. Praise the Lord!
W. LaPlante
July 12, 2011
Farewell to a pioneer of integrating the National Hockey League with international talent and furthered the exciting game that professional ice hockey is today.
Linda Light
July 11, 2011
I remember the first time he walked on the moon. God bless his family
Cheryl Hosmer
July 11, 2011
Rest in peace Mr. Jirik.
R Golay
July 11, 2011
To the the family of Jaroslav Jirik - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.
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