Lubomir Vaic in Action

Receiving his fans Sparkasse Arena, February 2006. Photos by Petra Volková.

Der beste Torschützer Lubomir Vaic läuft auf dem Eis ein (hinter ihm Petr Vampola):




Der Stürmer Lubomir Vaic ist auch außer Tschechien beliebt:



Photos from Bili Tygri.

Danish Lubo

Oh my.

There is a rumor circulating that Lubomir Vaic might have been signed to play the 2006-07 season in Denmark with the "Frederikshavn White Hawks". This could be a great blow to NHL hockey.

Also, I am concerned because Lubo does not speak Danish.

More on this story as it develops.

Lubomir Vaic Goes Hollywood

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Carmen Electra has found a new man in Hollywood.

The well-known model and actress has recently been seen in the company of Lubomir Vaic, a European ice hockey star expected to move to North America later this year. Witnesses say Ms. Electra is wearing a diamond ring on her left hand, suggesting the two may have become very serious in a short time.

Representatives for the couple insist their clients are just friends.

Lubomir Vaic Meets Celebrities

Lubo met one of his favorite stars of Broadway recently.


Matthew Broderick and Lubomir Vaic
New York, 2006

Lubomir Vaic Gets the Last Laugh

While being interviewed, former Canuck Josh Holden tells a nasty and stupid story about Lubomir Vaic:

Q: What is the best locker room prank that you have seen in your career?
A: Last year in Syracuse, we played with this guy named Lubomir Vaic. He was European, and over there, the captain wears a "K" on the jersey. Anyway, he was just a regular player over here. During warm-ups one time, someone taped a "K" on his shirt. He had no idea, and we were all howling. It was pretty funny.

Petty, foolish people don't bother Lubo and he ultimately got the last laugh as it turned out.

Both Holden and Vaic were drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in 1996 but have since moved their careers to Europe. Most recently, in the 2005-06 season:


Josh Holden: 35 points in 44 games

Lubomir Vaic: 52 points in 52 games

There's no question who the better hockey player is.

So who's laughing now, Holden?

LUBOMIR VAIC FIGHTS!(Lubo should never fight)

Lubomir Vaic fights Jason Ruff, a player twice his size. No result is given but it seems likely Lubo bled a lot.


*the vaic fan extends deepest appreciation to the post-pessimist association for this rare Vaic internet documentation.

Obstacles Faced by Lubomir Vaic

A glimpse of the mountain Lubomir must climb to regain his NHL dream - the only information provided about him on the Rotowire news service last year was this:



Also, he's 5'8" and 165 lbs. Soaking wet. Carrying barbells.

It's a challenge to be Lubo.

BREAKING Lubomir Vaic News

It appears that some computer mishap in the Czech Republic has led to the disappearance of an archival photo of Lubomir Vaic. Authorities have yet to release further details. Or return my phone calls.

Updates A.S.A.P. -- or as soon as I can find one single fucking person who reads Czech.

Rare Lubomir Vaic Collectibles

Sadly, the card pictured above is a rare item you will never, ever, ever find. Not ever. Never.*

But to start your collection, here is Saturday's Feature Vaic of the Week. An excellent beginning!

* Really. Not-fucking-ever.

Lubomir Vaic: Everything We Ever Need to Know!

A Vaic resource second to none. (http://www.jatkoaika.com/smliiga.php?pelaaja=3036).

It's not written in English, so I didn't understand every single word, but the gist was clear -- Lubomir Vaic is one of the premier hockey players of our generation. Read it for yourself:

s. 6.3.1977 Spisska Nova Ves, SVK
172 cm / 80 kg / L
NHL-varaus: 227, 1996, VAN
Lubomir Vaic Vancouverissa muutaman NHL-pelin pelannut Vaic liittyi Saipan riveihin viime kauden puolessa välissä Vsetinistä. Vaic on pienikokoinen, taitava ja erinomainen luistelija joka omaa hyvän peliälyn. Hän saisi olla aavistuksen itsekkäämpi, sillä monta kertaa hyvästä paikasta Vaic haki vielä syöttöä ja maali jäi syntymättä. Loppukaudesta kunhan oli totuttautunut liigan menoon ja sai oikeat kaverit rinnalle alkoi pistepussikin karttua.

Harjoituspeleissä Vaic on esittänyt suhteellisen pirteätä kahdensuunnan peliä. Häntä on kritisoitu pisteiden puutteesta, mutta jotenkin näyttää, että hänen hyvistä syötöistään ei saada maaleja aikaiseksi. Lubolta odotetaan tällä kaudella suurta panosta matkalla kohti pudotuspelejä. Kaikki edellytykset hänellä siihen on kunhan saa hyvät ketjukaverit rinnalleen.

What did I tell you? Some things can be understood in any language.

Lubomir Vaic: Still a Future NHL Star?

Imagine my stunned (joyous!) surprise: Lubo is still part of the NHL's paperwork. Today I discovered that Lubomir Vaic is listed as part of the 2006-07 list of "UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS - GROUP 3" of the Vancouver Canucks!

Dare I imagine Lubo might come back? Do the NHL scouts now realize the potential that lies before them? Sure, he has a contract in Europe, but just BUY OUT THAT CONTRACT! Bring the boy back for another shot at his dream.

I don't think I'll sleep tonight.

Lubomir's Revenge on Canada

Lubomir Vaic only got to enjoy a small taste of his NHL reward before it was cruelly taken away after only 9 disappointing games as a Vancouver Canuck.

But then last year, the evil nation of Canada discovered it was payback time.

Friday November 11, 2005 5:42 PM
Slovakia's Lubomir Vaic, left, scores against Canada's goalie Jeff Maund during their Nations Cup ice hockey match between Slovakia and Canada in Hano


I have no idea of the outcome of this game, but do I know it was a great moment for Lubo.

Today's Amazing NHL Fact about Lubomir Vaic

Lubomir Vaic is one of many players to wear the #9 and to have played with the great Mark Messier:

9 Lubomir Vaic 9 Rob Zamuner 9 John Tripp 9 Ray Cote 9 Krzysztof Oliwa 9 John Blum 9 Kari Takko 9 Doug Bodger 9 David Oliver 9 David Shaw 9 Tom McMurchy... etc

Lubomir Vaic is clearly very special.

Lubomir Vaic NHL Retrospective

Lubomir Vaic was part of the 2nd best record for the fastest 5 Canucks goals scored:

5:27 (November 1, 1997: Pavel Bure at 7:06, Lubomir Vaic at 8:07, Markus Naslund at 9:05, Trevor Linden at 10:40, Mark Messier at 12:33 vs. Pittsburgh)

Lubomir Vaic was also part of the 4th best record for the fastest 6 Canucks goals scored:

13:26 (November 1, 1997: Pavel Bure at 7:06, Lubomir Vaic at 8:07, Markus Naslund at 9:05, Trevor Linden at 10:40, Mark Messier at 12:33, Mark Messier at 0:32 vs. Pittsburgh)

Lubomir Vaic was once the proud owner of the most attractive hockey jersey ever produced:



Lubomir Vaic was also once the proud owner of the ugliest hockey jersey ever produced:



More Vaic Coming in the Future -- Stay Tuned!!