Robby Jackson Sets Scoring Record in Slovakia
American forward Robby Jackson scored his 147th goal in the Slovak Extraliga during a game against HC Košice. That milestone moves him past Petr Obdržálek to establish the all-time scoring record for foreign-born players in Slovakia’s top professional hockey league.
From Nové Zámky to Nitra Dominance
Jackson arrived in Slovakia in the 2021-2022 season, initially joining Nové Zámky where he netted 54 goals. He later transferred to HK Nitra, securing two championship titles and adding 93 goals in a Nitra uniform. His record-breaking tally came in his 328th career league game, surpassing Obdržálek’s previous benchmark of 146 goals achieved over 509 games.
Jackson Establishes Clear Threshold for Foreign Scorers
The milestone resolves previous statistical debates surrounding the foreign player scoring list. Obdržálek had pushed his total to 146 goals during the prior season while playing for Skalica in the first league, though those play-out matches fell under Extraliga organization. Obdržálek later acquired Slovak citizenship, complicating categorizations. By reaching 147 goals as an American-born player, Jackson establishes a clear threshold at the top of the league’s foreign scorer list.
Nitra Defeats Košice on Record Night
Jackson’s historic goal came during a dominant team performance as HK Nitra defeated HC Košice by a wide margin in a round-24 fixture. The victory marked Nitra’s fourth win. The team built a three-goal lead in the middle part of the game, extending a strong run of form that includes a recent 4-0 victory against HC Slovan Bratislava.
When Did Robby Jackson Start Playing in the Slovak Extraliga?
When did Robby Jackson start playing in the Slovak Extraliga?
Jackson began his career in Slovakia during the 2021-2022 season when he joined Nové Zámky.
How many games did it take Jackson to break the record?
Jackson reached his 147th career goal in his 328th appearance in the Slovak Extraliga.
Who held the previous scoring record for foreign-born players?
Petr Obdržálek held the previous mark with 146 goals across 509 games before later acquiring Slovak citizenship.
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