Ondřej Vitásek

Ondřej Vitásek (born September 4, 1990) is a Czech former professional ice hockey defenseman who most notably played in the Czech Extraliga (ELH) and Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Playing career Vitásek made his Czech Extraliga debut playing with HC Vitkovice during the 2009–10 Czech Extraliga season.

In the 2018–19 season, having joined Chinese club Kunlun Red Star of the KHL on a one-year deal, Vitásek compiled a career-high 13 assists and 16 points from the blueline in 43 regular season games.

On 1 May 2019, Vitásek opted to continue in the KHL, signing on the opening day of free agency to a two-year contract with Russian outfit, Amur Khabarovsk. In the following 2019–20 season, Vitásek contributed with 5 goals and 12 points in 55 regular season games, unable to help propel Amur to the post-season.

On 15 July 2020, Vitásek's remaining year of his contract was mutually terminated with Amur Khabarovsk, releasing him to free agency. He was later signed to a one-year contract to continue in the KHL with Latvian based club, Dinamo Riga, on 12 August 2020.

On 26 December 2020, Vitásek signed a contract with Bílí Tygři Liberec until 30 April 2023 with one-year option.

On 16 October 2022, Vitásek had tested positive for cocaine and was suspended by for two years. After 2022–23 season the club terminated contract with Vitásek.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2014 Czech Republic WC 4th 10 0 1 1 6 2018 Czech Republic OG 4th 2 0 0 0 0 2021 Czech Republic WC 7th 1 0 0 0 2 Senior totals 13 0 1 1 8