Jaroslav Řezáč

Biographical information

RolesNon-starter • Coach • Other
SexMale
Full nameJaroslav•Řezáč
Used nameJaroslav•Řezáč
Born6 February 1886 in Jičín, Královéhradecký kraj (CZE)
Died29 May 1974 in Praha (Prague), Hlavní město Praha (CZE)
AffiliationsSlavia Praha, Praha (CZE)
NOC Czechoslovakia
Nationality Czechia

Biography

Jaroslav Řezáč played various sports in his youth in Bohemia. In addition to ice hockey he played bandy and rowed competitively for CSK Vysehrad. In World War I he served in Eastern Slovakia, and he was one of the founders of the first hockey club in Košice. He was already 36-years-old when he débuted in goal for the national team at the 1922 European Championships. In the decisive game against Sweden, Řezáč replaced the goaltender, helping the team win the title. Subsequently he participated as a reserve goalie in major tournaments and additionally acted as the manager of the delegation.

Řezáč played at the 1924 Olympic Winter Games, where he was also the Czechoslovakian flagbearer during the Opening Ceremony. Four years later he was again a member of the team but did not play. His last appearances as a reserve player and an assistant coach came at the 1929 European Championships, which Czechoslovakia won, and the 1931 World Championships. At home, he played for Česka Sportovni Spolecnost (ČSS – 1909-12) and later for Sparta Praha. Řezáč was later a coach and referee and represented Czechoslovakia on the International Ice Hockey Federation from 1923-46. In this position he was instrumental in bringing the 1925 European Championships to Czechoslovakia. Řezáč was a doctor of law.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1924 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) TCH CZE Jaroslav Řezáč
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Czechoslovakia DNS
1928 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) TCH CZE Jaroslav Řezáč
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Czechoslovakia DNS

Coaching results

Games Sport (Discipline) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1924 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) TCH CZE Jaroslav Řezáč
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Czechoslovakia =5

Other participations

Games Role NOC Nationality As
1924 Winter Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony TCH CZE Jaroslav Řezáč

Special Notes