Svoboda began his professional career with HC Sparta Praha, starting in 25 games for the club throughout the 1996-97 Czech Extraliga season.

[2] Svoboda was a part of the Czech national team at four different IIHF World Championships, taking home the gold in 2005 and a silver medal a year later.

[3] Throughout his career, he also represented his country at numerous smaller international tournaments, including the Euro Hockey Tour.

Officers at the scene ruled out foul play, the probable cause of death being suicide by hanging.

[4] A few months prior to his passing, Svoboda was fired from his coaching job with the Czech national under-18 team after he crashed his car while driving under the influence.