Rostislav Klesla

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Rostislav Klesla (born March 21, 1982 in Novy Jicin, Czech Republic) is a professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the NHL.

Klesla was selected 4th overall by Columbus in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He has played 202 career NHL games, scoring 14 goals and 33 assists for 47 points. Statistics are as of the last completed NHL season.

On April 18, 2006, he signed a four-year contract extension with the Blue Jackets[link].

He is usually referred to by fans (and the Blue Jackets' TV broadcast team) as "Rusty".

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