Patrik Elias Official websites HOME NEWS PATRIK ELIAS NHL CZECH NATIONAL HOCKEY TEAM HOCKEY SCHOOL UNICEF GALLERY SPORT STANLEY CUP HOCKEY SCHOOL UNICEF OFF THE ICE PHOTO ARCHIVE VIDEO CAREER HIGHLIGHTS SPORT OFF THE ICE GUESTBOOK CONTACT INTRODUCTIONPATRIK ELIAS REACTS TO GOLDEN STICK AWARDPatrik Elias took some time out from training for the 20092010 season to answer a few questions about being named the best hockey player in the Czech Republic this past week Q What does it mean to you to be recognized by your country in this way Patrik Elias It is a great honor and I really enjoy being in the company of so many Czech hockey legends Receiving this award means you were brought up the right way and I would like to thank my teammates in New Jersey and also the Czech national team for helping me to get where I am today Q What was your reaction when you found out you won Patrik Elias I was hoping it would happen but I was pleasantly surprised Q How was the award ceremony Patrik Elias I enjoyed every moment of it even though I was nervous Q Do you enjoy being a role model for young hockey players in the Czech Republic Patrik Elias I think hockey has given me a great life and it is important to appreciate how you got there I was shown the way from leaders like Scotty Stevens and its humbling to be looked upon by young players Q Were some of your friends and family able to come to the ceremony Patrik Elias Yes my wife who plays a big part in my life on and off the ice was in attendance along with my friend Pavlina and her son Matej I also cant forget to mention my whole family who were cheering for me while watching it on TV (Dan Altano)10122009 PATRIK ELIAS BECOMES THIRD ALLTIME CZECH POINT GETTERIt wasnt the prettiest way to get it done but when his backhand pass intended for Niclas Bergfors struck the skate of Carolina defenseman Aaron Ward more 8122009 PATRIK ELIAS TIED FOR THIRD IN ALLTIME POINTS AMONG CZECH PLAYERSWith his assist on Brian Rolstons game winning goal on Monday night in a 30 win over the Buffalo Sabres Patrik Elias has reached career point number more 6122009 PATRIK ELIAS DOWNS DETROIT IN SHOOTOUTWith the game tied at 33 and the shooutout locked at 11 during Saturday nights match with the Detroit Redwings Patrik sent the Prudential Center crowd home more NEWS11122009The Devils fell 2 4 to visiting Panthers PATRIK ELIAS registered one assist 9122009The Devils won their 4th straight game over the Hurricanes 4 2 PATRIK ELI registered his 299th goal and with 718 points became third most productive Czech player in NHL history7122009The Devils won 3 0 over the Sabres Patrik Elias registered one assist Welcome back Patrik! Webdesign by websitezcz Patrik Elias Official websites 20082009 ...