Marek Svatoš (born 17 June 1982 in Košice, Slovakia) is a professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL.

 

Svatoš was drafted 227th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. He played his first NHL games for the Avalanche in the 2003-2004 season. Following a strong performance in the Avalanche's second round loss in the playoffs before the lock out, Svatoš recorded his first career hat-trick in the NHL against the Calgary Flames in a 7-3 win on October 10. Svatoš was chosen to play in the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin, Italy as part of the Slovakian national team.

 

On March 9, 2006, it was announced that Svatos sustained a fracture on his right shoulder that forced him to miss the rest of the 2005-06 NHL season. At the time of his injury, Svatos led the NHL in game-winning goals with nine, which tied an NHL record for game-winning goals by a rookie. He was also one of the top rookie scorers with 32 goals.

 

The 2006-2007 NHL season was a sophomore slump for Svatos, as he only recorded 15 goals and 15 assists in 66 games, well below his expectations. He was also a healthy scratch on several nights. The previous year's injuries may have contributed to this slump.