Martin Erat
Coach
Martin Erat is a former professional ice hockey player originally from the Czech Republic. He played in the National Hockey League for the Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals and the Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes. Likewise, this player has also represented the Czech Republic on different international games.
Erat was selected in the seventh round, 191st overall, of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft by the Nashville Predators, the team’s 12th choice in the draft
Erat made a splash in his NHL rookie year in 2001–02 as a member of the “vowel line,” which consisted himself on left wing, Vladimír Országh on right wing and Denis Arkhipov at center. His first NHL point was a game-winning goal against the Calgary Flames on October 11, 2001. That year, he set a then Nashville rookie record for games played (80), assists (24) and points (33).