Libor "Zábrda" Zábranský (born 25 November 1973) is a

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former professional

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and current coach.

Playing career

Zábranský was drafted 209th overall in the 9th round of the

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by the

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. He played the majority of his career in the Czech Republic but he did play 40 games over two seasons with St. Louis in the

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. After retiring from playing due to health problems at the age 30, he became majority owner of the

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team Kometa Brno.

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