Cervenka replaces Krejci at World Cup of Hockey

Team Czech Republic has tabbed center Roman Cervenka to replace the injured David Krejci at the World Cup of Hockey.

Cervenka, 30, spent the past season with the Chomutov Pirati of the Czech Republic's top hockey league. Cervenka led the team in scoring with 61 points in 49 games.

Krejci will miss the tournament as he recovers from offseason hip surgery.

"David Krejci was supposed to be one of our key players, but his health condition makes it impossible for him to participate," Czech Republic coach Josef Jandac said in a statement.

In 2012-13, Cervenka appeared in 39 games with the Calgary Flames, scoring 17 points over that stretch.

Cervenka won gold with Team Czech Republic at the 2010 World Championships.