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| Rostislav Klesla | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Klesla with the Phoenix Coyotes in 2013 | |||
| Born |
March 21, 1982 Nový Jičín, Czechoslovakia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Columbus Blue Jackets VHK Vsetín HPK Phoenix Coyotes HC Oceláři Třinec | ||
| National team |
 Czech Republic | ||
| NHL draft |
4th overall, 2000 Columbus Blue Jackets | ||
| Playing career | 2000–2016 | ||
Rostislav "Rusty" Klesla (born March 21, 1982) is a Czech former professional ice hockey defenceman. Klesla was selected fourth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, making him the first ever pick in an entry draft by the Blue Jackets. He has also played in the NHL with the Phoenix Coyotes.