Trenčín successfully takes valuable points from the defending champions from Nitra, which they are happy about after a 4:1 victory. Today’s performance caught the attention of the guests’ goalkeeper Gustavs Grigals, who immediately won only their third full point win for Dukla in his first appearance. That’s all from me at the moment, I wish you a nice rest of the evening.
HK Nitra – HK DUKLA Trenčín 1:4 (1:1, 0:1, 0:2)
Goals and assists: 20. Hrnka (Auk, Bajtek) – 4. Josling (Cardwell, Stapley), 26. Schmiemann (Green, Josling), 53. Leskinen (Cardwell, Josling), 60. Leskinen (Green). Referee: Baluška, Klejna – Kacej, Hercog. Exclusion: 2:5. Usage: 0:2. In weakening: 0:0. Course of the match: 1:1, 0:1, 0:2.
59:40
goalTrenčín scored a goal!
VILLE LESKINEN, even with the help of his teammates, gets the puck into the empty net and Trenčín leaves Nitra with a full point gain!
Assists: Gordie Green
59:17
Nitra’s enormous pressure does not end with a precise strike, and the visitors successfully resisted the strong onslaught.
59:00
We are entering the last minute of today’s meeting.
58:10
The home team drives out of the attacking zone with an inaccurate shot.
57:48
importantŠebo skates to the substitute and Nitra will try it in a game without a goalie.
57:29
important Rest time for the HK Nitra team.
57:29
The team from Trencin received the puck from the defensive zone, after which the offside position was whistled.
56:37
There is not much time left for the local hockey players, we can expect a game without a goalkeeper soon.
55:05
The puck ends up in the catcher of Grigals. The last commercial break is upon us.
54:10
Nitra continues its pressure, but goalkeeper Grigals holds his team for less than six minutes before the final siren.
52:42
Exclusion from the HK DUKLA Trenčín team:
Schmiemann – 2 min., rudeness.
52:42
Exclusion from the HK Nitra team:
Neighbors – 2 min., rudeness.
52:42
importantThe immediate reaction of Nitra, who wanted to take advantage of the chaos in front of the Grigals goal. Pobežal also tried to get to the puck, but was unsuccessful. The score status does not change for this moment.
52:21
goalTrenčín scored a goal!
VILLE LESKINEN sends a point shot from the blue visitors to a two-goal lead! Trenčín is so close to the third victory of the season, but still more than 7 minutes ahead of us.
Assists: Jacob Cardwell, Sean Josling
51:41
Guests in full.
51:24
Exclusion from the HK Nitra team:
Auk – 2 min., tripping.
50:19
Great effort by the home team to equalize, but even Buček could not get through after Jackson, while the puck goes out of the attacking zone.
49:41
Exclusion from the HK DUKLA Trenčín team:
Sewing – 2 min., crocheting.
49:34
Krajč could get to the end, but he couldn’t tame the puck on his stick in the area in front of the goal.
48:12
A quick pass from Trenčín’s defensive zone did not find Leskinen with Sojčík, and Dukla lost another promising opportunity.
46:27
Ritchie’s backhand finish did not end in an equaliser. However, the Canadian forward has shown excellent activity in the meeting so far.
46:06
A commercial break follows.
45:06
Green moved the puck to Leskinen, but he did not hit the goal of Šeb. This can make Trenčín hockey players really sad.
44:19
Great recovery of the puck from Jackson, who also threatened Grigals with a dangerous shot. However, the puck narrowly misses the goal.
43:54
The puck on the Nitrian substitution stops the game.
42:15
The opportunity to finish for Trenčín is blocked by Vitaloš, who at the same time heads to the substitution table for a new hockey stick.
41:16
After the puck bounced off the Plexiglas, Camara reached the so-called “baseball” end, who missed the puck in the air and the exposed part of the goal.
40:31
The home team’s shooting attempt ends with a throw-in in the attacking zone.
40:01
The third period began.
The final period will begin at approximately 18:52.
The middle act has ended, after which the guests from Trenčín are enjoying a 2:1 lead. Quinn Schmiemann prevailed in shooting. The home team will enter the last part of the game with a one-goal deficit, who will want to erase the opponent’s lead from the opening seconds.
40:00
The second period is over.
39:54
The final seconds belonged to the home hockey players, when they were not far from the equalizing accurate shot. However, they did not take advantage of the chaos in front of the Grigals goal.
38:53
importantThe bar rings on the home side! The Tren were able to jump to a two-goal lead shortly before the second break.
37:56
Intentional offside means a throw-in in front of goalkeeper Grigals.
37:24
Ritchie, playing great today, once again took care of creating an opportunity for the hosts, but even this time it was not enough to seriously threaten the goal.
35:55
Cotton’s acceleration offered him the opportunity to threaten Grigals from behind the goal, but he did not concede the equalizing goal.
34:37
Ritchie with a blind pass that did not find his teammate in the area in front of the goal. The puck thus leaves the offensive zone.
34:03
A commercial break follows.
33:06
Schmiemann tried again on the goalkeeper Šeb, but this time the shot ended with a successful save.
31:55
importantHe made a run at a huge opportunity but failed after a fantastic move from Grigals to the far post.
31:47
A commercial break follows.
31:25
Great work by Ritchie who won the puck in the attacking zone. However, his team could not capitalize on the equalizing accurate strike.
30:32
Nitra’s lost puck created dangerous chances for the visitors, but neither of the two attempts ended up behind goalkeeper Šeb.
29:58
Unsuccessful chances of Dukla from Trenčín culminated in a shooting attempt by the home team, which ends up in the trap of Grigalsa.
28:58
A commercial break follows.
28:01
The guests play in full.
27:30
The people of Tren are freed, the home team only have the last seconds of their numerical advantage.
26:16
A great combination played by the home team ends only with the loss of the puck from the offensive zone.
26:01
Exclusion from the HK DUKLA Trenčín team:
Josling – 2 min., chopping.
25:48
goalTrenčín scored a goal!
After Leskinen’s pass, QUINN SCHMIEMANN presents himself with an accurate shot, which sends the guests to a 2:1 lead.
Assists: Gordie Green, Sean Josling
24:47
Forbidden release on the side of the guests, the play goes in front of Grigals.
24:27
Excellent entry into the attacking zone for Trenčín. However, they will have to wait for the next goal scored.
24:08
The puck ended up on the Nitrian substitution, so the game is interrupted.
23:36
So far, we are watching a slower start to the second half, when both teams present themselves with imprecise passes or unsuccessful attempts to score.
22:11
While the guests defended themselves from a numerical disadvantage, Vitaloš tried it with a shooting attempt.
21:02
Jackson tried it with a shot on the right concrete of Grigals, but finally the deflected shot drives the home team out of the attacking zone.
20:24
The home team started the middle part of the match with a shot attempt, which continued in the power play from the end of the first period.
20:01
The second period began.
The second period will begin at approximately 5:59 p.m.
We have finished the opening twenty minutes, which brought a nervous start from both sides and also after one accurate intervention. On the visitors’ side, Josling first opened the scoring, shortly before the end of the third, Hrnka took care of the equalizer. The duel between Nitra and Trenčín is thus tied 1:1 after the first period.
20:00
The first period is over.
19:07
importantGól is valid and Trenčín faces numerous disadvantages after an unsuccessful coaching challenge!
19:07
important The joy of the home team’s goal was perhaps premature, because the coaching challenge of the guests follows, and the referees aim to check the home side’s entry into the zone.
19:07
goalNitra scored a goal!
Spotted shot ends up behind Grigals! TOMÁŠ HRNKA is the author of the equalizing precise intervention.
Assists: Mark Auk, Filip Bajtek
18:30
The guests continued to threaten Šeb, again unsuccessfully even after a shot at the near post.
18:13
Šebo covers Hatala’s shooting attempt, which gets the visitors an attacking zone. However, we have the last commercial break in the opening act.
17:11
Jackson’s skating into the goal area did not end with Nitra’s first accurate shot, a successful save by Grigals.
16:55
Forbidden release on the side of the guests, the game moves to Grigals.
16:30
Excellent skating by Krajčovič, who quickly went around two opponents and was able to threaten the goalkeeper Šeb.
15:50
The home team plays in full.
14:46
A similar situation to the opening goal of the meeting, but Josling decided to turn his second attempt into a pass to the heels of a teammate in the area in front of the goal, while the puck ends up outside the goal.
13:58
Nitra started its second possession by throwing the puck into the offensive zone.
13:50
Exclusion from the HK Nitra team:
Mezei – 2 min., tripping.
13:36
The home team’s shooting attempt tried to reach Pobežal, who, however, failed to clear the puck from the power of the visitors’ goalkeeper.
13:10
Vitaloš’s shot from the blue is deflected by Okoličány just outside the goal area.
12:52
Successful intervention on the part of Grigals.
12:35
The home team keeps the guests in the attacking zone again, Trenčín thus prolongs the substitutions for several times in the opening act.
11:23
Exclusion from the HK DUKLA Trenčín team:
Leskinen – 2 min., rudeness.
11:23
Exclusion from the HK Nitra team:
Fatul – 2 min., rudeness.
11:23
Fatul and Leskinen in a personal fight, both of them will go to the penalty bench for a fist fight.
10:54
Hard intervention on the part of Nitra, but the game continues without the raised right hand of the referees.
08:57
importantUnbelievable opportunity on Nitra’s side! Only centimeters decided against Ritchie, who could not direct the kicked puck into the open goal.
08:14
The home team gains a numerical advantage up to a minute after the start of the offensive zone.
07:22
The team from Tren immediately took care of the shooting threat in their own weakness, but Hudec did not convert his attempt.
07:13
Exclusion from the HK DUKLA Trenčín team:
Stapley – 2 min., assault.
07:10
A shot from the blue on the other side as well, but ends up without an accurate hit.
06:47
A blocked attempt by Starost interrupts the huge dominance of the home team. Trenčín can thus rest, because there is a commercial break.
06:14
The home team won the zone and the subsequent pressure, which they finished with a shot attempt from the blue line. However, the pressure of the Nitra hockey players continues.
04:57
Chaos in front of the Grigals goal as the puck bounced from stick to stick. However, the team from Trenc solved this problem and got the puck out of the defensive zone.
04:09
importantHuge opportunity Krajča, who received an excellent pass into the area in front of the goal. On the other hand, he credits Šebo with an extremely important save that saved Nitra from conceding another goal.
03:16
goalTrenčín scored a goal!
SEAN JOSLING uses the power play, who aimed exactly from the left circle and beat the goalkeeper Šeb. Trenčín thus takes a 1:0 lead.
Assists: Jacob Cardwell, Brett Richard Stapley
02:39
Unnecessary loss of the puck by the Trenčín hockey players, the home team successfully freed themselves from a numerical disadvantage right at the start.
02:24
Exclusion from the HK Nitra team:
Bajtek – 2 min., tripping.
02:22
A hard body in the middle zone by Bajtek, will be followed by a power play of the guests.
01:19
Nitra continues to actively create chances, currently Buček took care of the shooting threat.
00:44
A dangerous shot by the home team, hits with an excellent save by Grigals.
00:34
The game was interrupted after Hudec caught a nasty puck in the face. Fortunately, the striker is fine and will continue the match.
00:23
The home team was active from the opening seconds, the first intervention by Grigals.
00:01
The meeting has just started.
Initial lineups:
HK Nitra: Šebo (Beržinec) – Mezei, Bača, Auk, Cotton, Stacha, Vitaloš, Fatul – Buček, Gill, Camara – Jackson, Bubela, Ritchie – Okoličány, Pobežal, Lacka – Bajtek, Hrnka, Csányi
HK DUKLA Trenčín: Grigals (Valent) – Starosta, Cardwell, Schmiemann, Hatala, Laurenčík, Bokroš, Macejko – Leskinen, Stapley, Green – Krajčovič, Krajč, Josling – Sojčík, Bortňák, Hudec – Maruna, Vaňo, Hlaváč
Dear fans of Slovak hockey. I welcome you to watch the match between HK Nitra and HK Dukla Trenčín, which is on the program as part of the 12th round of the Tipos extraliga.
HK Nitra will try to win on home ice after the last controversial loss against Banská Bystrica (2:3pp) and is fighting for important points in the table, when it is currently in 6th place with a gain of 21 points and a score of 44:37.
Hockey players HK Dukla Trencin on the contrary, they occupy the penultimate place with 6 points, when in the current year they managed to win only in two cases, i.e. against Nový Zámky and Žilina. Since then, they have been waiting for victory for three games in a row, while today they will fight for it in front of the home fans.
We welcome you to the online transmission. The meeting will start at 17:00.
Trenčín Stuns Nitra in a 4:1 Victory
Ah, hockey! The only sport where you can check your opponent into the boards and still be friends afterward! Today, we witnessed a spectacular showdown as HK Dukla Trenčín triumphed over HK Nitra with a convincing score of 4:1. I mean, talk about making a statement! If that’s not a solid comeback, I don’t know what is! Who needs therapy when you’ve got a hockey game like this?
The Highlights
Trenčín’s players skated into this match like kids in a candy store, eager for some sweet victory. Their performance left the defending champions from Nitra wondering if they had accidentally walked into a circus instead of a hockey arena, what with all the juggling of opportunities and flustering near misses!
Here’s How It Went Down:
- 1:0: Sean Josling opened the scoring for Trenčín on a power play—because nothing says “I can’t stop you” like giving someone a numerical advantage, right? Cheers to Nitra’s defense for playing peek-a-boo with the puck!
- 1:1: Tomáš Hrnka equalized for Nitra in a moment that had fans on the edge of their seats. “One apiece!” they cheered, oblivious to the fact that saying “one apiece” sounds like the world’s worst game of charades.
- 2:1: But holding their ground was not on Nitra’s agenda. Quinn Schmiemann decided he wanted to put Trenčín back in the lead, and boy did he deliver. Nitra’s defense tried to close the gap, but all they ended up doing was holding the door wide open!
- 3:1: Ville Leskinen then made sure that Trenčín was comfortably ahead—with a second goal that he scored with more ease than a bad comic’s punchline!
- 4:1: Finally, sealing the deal with an empty-net goal late in the game. Truly a sight to behold, as Trenčín danced away with all two points, leaving Nitra grasping for straws—or, in this case, fresh ice!
Spotlight on the Goaltender
Let’s take a moment to appreciate Gustavs Grigals, the Trenčín goalkeeper. In his debut, he managed to hold off the Nitra barrage like a bouncer at a club! With some fantastic saves, he made it clear that while he might be new to the team, he wasn’t about to let any pop-ins slide. You could almost hear him saying, “Sorry, not tonight!”
A Bit of Banter
Now, while the fans from Nitra might want to throw a party for their team’s performance, it would likely be a very, very small gathering. “Hey everyone, let’s celebrate our excellent passing—back to the opponent! Would anyone like a drink of disappointment?” It’s important to laugh through the pain, after all.
Onward and Upward
This game shows us that in hockey, much like in life, it’s all about how you bounce back from a rough patch. Trenčín certainly took those lessons to heart today, and as they leave Nitra with valuable points, you can bet they’ll be met by some enthusiastic fans while Nitra will be greeted by the sound of crickets and a suggestion to try again next time.
Final Thoughts
So, dear hockey enthusiasts, remember this: it’s not just about the score; it’s about the stories we create along the way—the missed chances, the hard hits, and the surprises of a 4:1 victory. Until next time, may your teams score piles of goals and your sports drinks be ever cold!
That’s all from me at the moment. Wishing you a lovely evening filled with laughter and perhaps a thrilling replay of today’s game, provided Nitra doesn’t hide their faces in embarrassment! Cheers!
