Zlín won for the seventh time in a row and for the third time in a row, the result was 2:1. He played it at home with Prostějov and in Moravské Budějovice against Třebíč. The Rams took the lead with 97 seconds left in the first period thanks to a goal by guard Jiří Suhrada. In the 33rd minute, Jan Bernovský answered, but Petr Holík made the decision at 47:51.
Sokolov won after two defeats, defending champion Poruba lost its fifth consecutive loss. Although Ostrava took the lead in the 35th minute thanks to Vojtěch Strøndal, Štěpán Csamangó responded in 146 seconds. David Kofroň was the first to turn the tide in the third period, but Tomáš Šoustal forced extra time in the 56th minute. At 63:07, Daniel Kružík made the decision in the power play.
Vsetín fell to Slavia
In the sixth away game, Vsetín came up empty-handed for the first time and lost for the third time. Slavia won for the third time in a row and rejoiced in the match, in which they played in pink jerseys in support of the Pink October campaign, which focuses on the prevention of breast and testicular cancer.
The visiting Luboš Rob opened the score at 9:08, but Lukáš Strnad answered in 15 seconds and Marek Slavík turned the score around in the 18th minute. In the middle of the match, Štěpán Matějček equalized in his own weakness, but in 18 seconds he took advantage of the continued overpowering of the defender Jan Holý and in the 33rd minute Slavík made it 4:2. Exactly after seven minutes of the final part, Pavel Klhůfek got Wallachy into contact, but Jiří Průžek sealed the result in the 56th minute.
Jihlava defeated Třebíč
Jihlava beat Třebíč 2:1 in the derby of teams from Vysočina in their asylum in Pelhřimová. Tomáš Harkabus and Marko Chvátal gave Dukla a two-goal lead in the first half. For Horácká Slavia, Vítězslav Brož corrected the result in the 45th minute from a penalty kick.
Pardubice B was waiting for a win until the seventh game of the season and now they have already extended their winning streak to five games. At home in Chrudim, they beat Frýdek-Místek 4:3, Michal Pochobradský decided it in the 53rd minute.
Prostějov and Chomutov fell
The penultimate Prostějov did not succeed even in the third game under the temporary leadership of the duo Ivo Peštuk, Lukáš Majer after the dismissal of the head coach Martin Janeček. He lost 0:2 in the derby in Přerov and failed overall for the sixth time in a row. Bison won after two duels without a point. Daniel Indrák and David Březina scored, goalkeeper Vojtěch Mokry kept a clean sheet for the first time this season.
Newcomer Chomutov remains at the bottom, having lost at home to Kolín 0:3. It was the eighth defeat in a row for the Pirates. Martin Lang scored the fourth victory of the Goats in the last five games with two hits. Goalkeeper Jakub Soukup picked up his second clean sheet of the year.
Maxa Hockey League Round-up: A Weekend of Thrills, Spills, and Nearly-Kills
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the gripping world of the Maxa Hockey League, where the air is thick with excitement, and the players might just be one slap shot away from a new career in stand-up comedy. Let’s unpack the latest round of matches, shall we?
Zlín: The Kings of Consistency
In a display that could make a metronome jealous, Zlín triumphed for the seventh consecutive time, and for the third time in a row, they won 2:1. Yes, you heard that right. They’ve hit the jackpot at home against Prostějov, and then took the party to Moravské Budějovice against Třebíč. The Rams made their mark with a lightning-fast goal by Jiří Suhrada, who clearly didn’t get the memo that we like to elongate suspense in hockey. But just as we thought it was going to be a walk in the park, Jan Bernovský snuck in an equalizer—bless him for keeping us on our toes! Petr Holík then sealed the fate of the match at 47:51, as Zlín proved they’re not just a one-hit wonder.
Sokolov Squeezes a Win
Meanwhile, Sokolov managed to reclaim some pride after two rather unglorious defeats. They defended the honor of their name by beating Poruba, who is now on a five-game ‘let’s just forget this ever happened’ streak. The game turned into a roller coaster of emotions, with Vojtěch Strøndal striking first before Štěpán Csamangó equalized in a record-breaking 146 seconds—because why wait when you can just keep the audience in a perpetual state of suspense? Even more thrilling, the match ended up going into extra time, where Daniel Kružík not only scored the winner, but also probably grabbed the entire crowd’s heart in the process!
Vsetín Suffers a Wardrobe Malfunction
Switching gears to fashion statements, Vsetín tragically fell to Slavia, who sported snazzy pink jerseys in honor of the Pink October campaign for cancer awareness. Vsetín managed to be empty-handed for the first time in their six away games, suffering their third defeat. It’s tough to concentrate on game stats when they look like they’ve just come from a charity gala. The ever-resilient Slavia shone brighter than a freshly polished trophy as Luboš Rob scored first, only for Lukáš Strnad to respond with the swiftness of a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat. Marek Slavík later turned the game on its head—talk about turning tables! And let’s not forget Jiří Průžek, who sealed their victory as calmly as if he was just signing off on a gym membership.
Jihlava Derby Delight
In a nail-biting clash, Jihlava emerged victorious over Třebíč, winning 2:1. The crowd at Pelhřimová was treated to a thrilling derby that had more ups and downs than an episode of a reality TV show. Tomáš Harkabus and Marko Chvátal provided the lead, but not without a cheeky little penalty from Vítězslav Brož, correcting the score just before halftime. In sports, it’s like they say: if you can’t win, at least make it interesting!
Pardubice B Keeps Winning
And let’s not overlook Pardubice B, who finally found their winning formula after a stomach-churning six games without a victory. They continue their winning streak now increased to five by taking down Frýdek-Místek in a heart-thumping 4:3 showdown. Michal Pochobradský was the hero of the day, scoring just in time to keep his team’s hopes alive. Talk about saving the best for last!
Prostějov and Chomutov on the Struggle Bus
On a somber note, we have Prostějov falling apart under new management, losing 0:2 in the derby against Přerov. They’re doing exactly what a struggling rock band does—playing out of tune and hoping for a miracle. As for Chomutov, they are continuing their plunge at the bottom of the league, losing 0:3 at home to Kolín. Someone get those Pirates a map; it seems they’ve completely lost their way!
The Standings: Who’s on Top?
While we celebrate the highs and lament the lows, let’s take a cheeky peek at the current standings:
- 1. Zlín – 23 points
- 2. Sokolov – 22 points
- 3. Vsetín – 20 points
- 4. Slavia – 19 points
- 5. Litoměřice – 18 points
- 6. Kolín – 17 points
- 7. Pardubice B – 16 points
- 8. Jihlava – 15 points
- 9. Přerov – 14 points
- 10. Frýdek-Místek – 14 points
- 11. Poruba – 14 points
- 12. Třebíč – 13 points
- 13. Prostějov – 8 points
- 14. Chomutov – 6 points
And there you have it, folks! Another whirlwind week in the Maxa Hockey League, filled with drama, unexpected winners, and a sprinkle of pink for good measure. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just here for the comedy, one thing’s for sure—it’s never a dull moment on the ice!
