1.liga (CZE)

Big changes in Mladá Boleslav after its Extraliga relegation

As a reaction on the team's Extraliga relegation by Chomutov in the best-of-7 series, big changes occurred in Mladá Boleslav. Both coaches Petr Novák and Vladimír Hiadlovský has been resigned, the Sport Manager Milan Hnilička as well. Also all the players went through a personal interviews with the organization's top management. Regarding the Head Director of Mladá Boleslav Jan Plachý players were penalized with fines. "We need to get back to Extraliga and to reach it we need there people what would sliver themselves for the team," Plachý said to bkboleslav.cz

Most hires Jerabek

Bottom side of Czech 1. liga, HC Most, has hired an experienced coach and motivator Vladimir Jerabek as their new head coach. The news comes after lengthy negotiations. Jerabek replaces Kamil Kastak, who got the team promoted from 2. liga last season, but managed just two regular time wins in 16 games so far.

Písek buys a spot in Czech 1.liga

IHC Písek was the worst team in the last season of the Czech 1.liga with a 7-4-1-18 record. The club was relegated from 1.liga, but not for long. The owner of HC Vrchlabí Petr Dědek announced that his team's 1.liga license was for sale. Písek bought it and will return to play in the 1.liga next season. HC Vrchlabí will change their name to HC Stadion and play only in regional competition.

Usti crushes Chomutov to win Czech 1. liga

The final battle of two strongest teams in Czech 1. liga became a surprisingly one-sided affair. Usti nad Labem swept Chomutov aside in four straight games (2-1, 5-4, 3-2, 4-1) to win the league. Last season, the same pair fought a seven-game series with Chomutov becoming an eventual winner. Usti now advances to the best-of-seven series against Mlada Boleslav for a spot in Extraliga for next season. The series starts on 6th April.

Dopita’s decision: 1.liga or retiring

Still playing legend of Czech ice hockey, Jiří Dopita, announced that it is for 90% certain, that he won't continue his engagement in the Czech Extraliga club HC Kometa Brno - the team where he spent the previous two seasons and where he's a team captain.

Dopita is an owner of the club from Olomouc that is playing in the second highest Czech league - 1.liga and regarding to his words there are just two possibilities for his future: HC Olomouc or retirement.

Expected finalists in Czech 1. liga

It is a job done for two financially strongest teams of Czech second division - 1. liga. Usti nad Labem beat Havlickuv Brod and Chomutov swept aside Jihlava, both semifinals completed in straight four games. The final series starts on 21st March.

Czech 1. liga semifinalists known

Two clear favourites of Czech second division - 1. liga - have succesfully passed the first playoff hurdle. Chomutov beat Hradec Kralove 4-1 while Usti nad Labem came from 1-2 down in the series to down Vrchlabi 4-2. Other semifinalists are Jihlava, beating Znojmo 4-2, and Havlickuv Brod knocking out Olomouc 4-2, as well. Semifinals Usti - H. Brod and Chomutov - Jihlava begin on 5th March.