Playoff Hockey Update: Jihlava and Kolín Near Semifinals, Zlín Levels Series

Jihlava and Kolín are one win away from reaching the semifinals of the Max League playoffs, while Vsetín evened their series against Litoměřice and Zlín tied their series against Slavia Prague after dramatic victories.

Zlín Battles Back to Tie Series Against Slavia Prague

RI Okna Berani Zlín defeated HC Slavia Prague 4-1, leveling the quarterfinal series at 1-1. After avoiding relegation and securing a playoff spot, Zlín continues its strong performance. Richard Jarůšek scored a goal and added an assist for Zlín, and goaltender Daniel Huf made 35 saves.

HC SLAVIA PRAGUE – RI OKNA BERANI ZLÍN 1:4 (0:1, 0:1, 1:2)

Goals: 56. Gricius (J. Knotek, Šťovíček) – 13. Heš (Říčka, Zavřel), 39. Štibingr (Šlahař, Kverka), 45. Jarůšek, 53. Holík (Jarůšek).

Series Status: 1-1

Kolín Completes Dramatic Comeback Against Třebíč

SC Marimex Kolín overcame a late deficit to defeat SK Horácká Slavia Třebíč 2-1. Jan Veselý scored the winning goal in the final seconds of the game, giving Kolín a 2-0 series lead. Kolín has a strong home record this season, with 22 wins in 28 home games.

SC MARIMEX KOLÍN – SK HORÁCKÁ SLAVIA TŘEBÍČ 2:1 (0:0, 0:1, 2:0)

Goals: 51. Štohanzl (P. Moravec, Veselý), 60. Veselý (Musil) – 22. Psota (Vodný, Dočekal).

Series Status: 2-0

Jihlava Dominates Frýdek-Místek

HC Dukla Jihlava defeated HC Frýdek-Místek 3-1, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Lukáš Lhoták scored the decisive goal in the 34th minute. Adam Beran and Matouš Menšík likewise contributed to Jihlava’s victory.

HC DUKLA JIHLAVA – HC FRÝDEK-MÍSTEK 3:1 (1:1, 1:0, 1:0)

Goals: 4. Kuprijanov (Harkabus, Strejček), 34. Lhoták (Menšík), 60. Menšík (Čachotský) – 13. Průšek (Ostřížek, Klimek).

Series Status: 2-0

Vsetín Levels Series with Shutout Victory

VHK ROBE Vsetín shut out HC Stadion Litoměřice 3-0, tying the series at 1-1. Goaltender Miroslav Svoboda recorded a clean sheet with 26 saves. Petr Straka scored two goals for Vsetín.

VHK ROBE VSETÍN – HC STADION LITOMĚŘICE 3:0 (1:0, 0:0, 2:0)

Goals: 9. Matějček (Magpie, Stříteský), 56. Straka, 60. Straka (Zahradníček, Matějček).

Series Status: 1-1

Upcoming Playoff Schedule

• Thursday, March 12th:
• 17:00 HC Frýdek-Místek – HC Dukla Jihlava
• 17:30 RI Okna Berani Zlín – HC Slavia Prague
• 18:00 HC Stadion Litoměřice – VHK ROBE Vsetín
• 18:00 SK Horácká Slavia Třebíč – SC Marimex Kolín
• Friday, March 13th: Possible 4th matches
• Sunday, March 15th: Possible 5th Matches