Hašek

American

[hah-shek] / ˈhɑ ʃɛk /

noun

Jaroslav 1883–1923, Czech novelist and short-story writer.

Hašek British

/ ˈhaʃɛk /

noun

Jaroslav (ˈjarɔslaf). 1883–1923, Czech novelist and short-story writer; author of The Good Soldier Schweik (1923)

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The third book was of a different genre: Jaroslav Hašek’s “The Good Soldier Švejk,” which I read again.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hašek won six Vezina Trophies as the league’s top goalie, and twice won the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player - the only goalie to win the award twice - during a nine-year stint with the Buffalo Sabres.

From Washington Times

“Everybody knows where those athletes are from,” Hašek told the AP in an interview.

From Seattle Times

Hašek has been invited to visit the European Parliament next month to present his views.

From Seattle Times

“Of course, I’m really sad about it because the NHL is still in my heart,” said Hašek, who was known as the Dominator during his NHL career.

From Seattle Times

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