HC Dukla Jihlava Advances in Playoffs, Zlín and Litoměřice Also Secure Wins
Jihlava continued its strong playoff performance with a decisive 3-0 victory over Frýdek-Místek, taking a 3-0 lead in the series. Goalkeeper Adam Beran recorded a shutout, stopping all 32 shots faced. Meanwhile, Zlín defeated Slavia Prague 2-1 in overtime to lead their series 2-1 and Litoměřice won 4-1 against Vsetín, also establishing a 2-1 series lead.
Playoff Results
Frýdek-Místek vs. Jihlava: 0-3
Radek Pořízek scored twice, including an empty-net goal in the final minute, while Daniel Krenželok added another for Jihlava. Adam Beran’s stellar performance in goal was crucial to the win. The series now stands at 3-0 in favor of Dukla Jihlava.
Zlín vs. Slavia Prague: 2-1 (OT)
Zlín secured a 2-1 overtime victory against Slavia Prague, taking a 2-1 lead in the series. Jarůšek and Říčka scored for Zlín, while Gricius netted the lone goal for Slavia.
Litoměřice vs. Vsetín: 4-1
Litoměřice defeated Vsetín 4-1, gaining a 2-1 advantage in their series. Lang scored twice, with F. Novák and Špilka also contributing goals for Litoměřice. Jandus scored the only goal for Vsetín.
Goalkeeper Performance
Adam Beran of HC Dukla Jihlava was particularly impressive, achieving a clean sheet and stopping 32 shots. According to HC Dukla Jihlava, Beran has maintained a save percentage above 91% in the first league, currently at around 90.5% with an upward trend. He also leads the league in shutouts, tied with Petrík from Frýdek-Místek, with three clean sheets this season. Recent performance data shows a save percentage of 93.89%.
Player Updates
Filip Dundáček, a long-standing player for Dukla Jihlava, has played over two hundred competitive matches for the team and has been part of two league championship wins. HC Dukla Jihlava notes his extensive history with the club, spanning eight seasons with the A-team and ten including his junior years.
Adam Beran, who joined Dukla Jihlava at the beginning of the asylum period, quickly became the starting goalkeeper and has consistently maintained a high save percentage. Elite Prospects details his profile and statistics.