Michal Kempný is a Czech ice hockey defenseman born on September 8, 1990 in Hodonín. He began his career in the Czech Extraliga, where he made his name especially in the jersey of Kometa Brno. Later he played in the NHL, where he wore the jerseys of the Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals and Edmonton Oilers.

He won the Stanley Cup with Washington in 2018, becoming one of the few Czech defensemen to achieve this prestigious achievement. He won a gold (2024) and bronze (2022) medal at the World Championships. Kempný is known for his reliable defensive play, excellent skating, and honest approach on the ice.