Radek Faksa recently competed for his native Czech Republic at the 2019 IIHF World Championship and tallied four points (one goal, three assists) in seven games.
The Czech Republic finished fourth, losing the bronze medal game to Russia in a shootout, 3-2.
Here are five things you might not know about Radek Faksa, who just completed his fourth season with the Stars:
5 things you might not know about Radek Faksa
From leaving home at age 11 to becoming a first-round pick, the Stars center's path to the NHL was tough but rewarding
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DAL@WPG: Faksa finishes off pretty passing play