Bondra to Become Slovakian GM

Peter Bondra, one of the great goal scorer’s that the NHL has known in the past two decades, retired Monday to become the Slovakian national team General Manager. Bondra was one of the most prolific scorer’s in NHL history, clocking in at 37th all time with 503 goals. He is one of 39 players in the sport’s history to join the fabled 500 goal club. He amassed these goals playing in Atlanta, Chicago, and Ottawa, with the bulk scored in Washington. "I kept it a secret for a long time. They will know overseas only after this press conference," Bondra said, according to the Slovak national hockey association. "I hope I can help Slovakia win another medal at the world championship." Quote taken from ESPN.com where I found this article. Bondra has fond memories of the world championships, having scored the game winner in a 4-3 game against Russia to capture the title in the world championships held in Sweden in 2002. He enjoyed a long successful career mostly at the helm of the Washington Capitals, putting up his 892 points in 1081 at about a point per game pace. Depending on the success of his stay as the Slovakian GM, his contract may be extended past the current deal lasting until 2008 after the world championships.