Tue Mar 18 23:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Former NHL Defenseman Tomas Kloucek Dies at 45 After Skiing Accident
**Spindleruv Mlyn, Czechia** – Former New York Rangers defenseman Tomas Kloucek has died at the age of 45 following a skiing accident in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czechia. His wife, Barbara Klouckova, confirmed his death on Instagram on Monday.
Kloucek, a native of Czechia, played 141 games in the NHL for the Rangers, Nashville Predators, and Atlanta Thrashers, registering 10 points (2 goals, 8 assists) during his career. He was drafted by the Rangers in the fifth round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. After leaving the NHL in 2007, he continued his playing career in his home country with several teams before finishing his career in France’s Ligue Magnus in 2017.
Klouckova’s Instagram post expressed her grief and requested privacy for her family during this difficult time. The details surrounding the accident remain limited. The hockey community is mourning the loss of Kloucek, remembering him for his contributions to the NHL and European hockey leagues.
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