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

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023

“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 • Jul. 7, 2023

In early June, Hašek spent five days in Ukraine, including in Kyiv and Kharkiv and in the towns of Irpin and Bucha that are recovering from a brutal occupation by Russian forces.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023

Hašek said he personally is not in favor of boycotting the Paris Olympics because he doesn’t want to deprive the athletes of their Olympic dreams.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023

Miller is 15th on the NHL’s career victories list, trailing Hall of Famer Dominik Hašek by just two wins.

From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2020

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