‘Born to American parents, Tuch carries within him the rich heritage of his Slovak roots. His great-grandparents, Jozef Macháček and Štefánia Macháčková, migrated from Holíč to America in search of a better life during a turbulent era for many Slovaks, reports Sportnet.’
A special bond: American NHL player reflects on playing hockey with his Slovak great-grandmother
Source: Slovak Spectator