Miroslav Záleà ¡Ã¡k (born January 2, 1980) is a Slovak former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League for the San Jose Sharks. He is currently working as a European scout for the Colorado Avalanche.
Záleà ¡Ã¡k was drafted 104th overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. He has played 12 career NHL games, scoring 1 goal and 2 assists for 3 points. His only NHL goal was scored on March 11, 2003 against Brent Johnson and the visiting St. Louis Blues.
After the 2004âÂÂ05 NHL lockout, Záleà ¡Ã¡k was not tendered a qualifying offer, as San Jose felt they had no room for him. Wanting to play in the NHL, Záleà ¡Ã¡k signed a contract with the Washington Capitals. However, Záleà ¡Ã¡k had a clause in his deal that stated if he ever was sent down to the AHL, he had the option of nullifying the contract. After being sent down, Záleà ¡Ã¡k exercised his option and returned to Slovakia to sign for his hometown team HK 36 Skalica before moving to HC LitvÃÂnov in the Czech Extraliga. In 2005, Záleà ¡Ã¡k signed with Södertälje SK of the Swedish Elitserien and led the team in goals (16) and points (25). He returned to the Czech Republic with two seasons for HC Oceláà Âi Tà Âinec before returning to HK 36 Skalica.
Záleà ¡Ã¡k played for Slovakia at the 2006 and 2010 World Championships.