Career
After playing with the Frankfurt Lions in their final season in 2010, Polaczek signed a one-year contract with the Hamburg Freezers. On February 9, 2011, Polaczek signed a one-year extension with the Freezers to remain through to the 2011-2012 season. Producing only 12 points in a diminished role in 52 games, Polaczek was released as a free agent and signed a one-year deal with Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg on April 2, 2012.
After three seasons with Wolfsburg, Polaczek signed a one-year contract with fellow German club, Augsburger Panther on April 8, 2015.