Mountfield HK Faces Třinec in Playoff Quarterfinals

Hradec Králové’s Mountfield HK will face HC Oceláři Třinec in the quarterfinals of the Tipsport Extraliga playoffs. Mountfield HK secured a direct spot in the quarterfinals by finishing fourth in the regular season, marking the fourth time in the last five years they’ve achieved this feat. Třinec advanced after winning their preliminary round series against Hanák.

Mountfield HK’s Regular Season Success

Tomáš Martinec, head coach of Mountfield HK, successfully led his team to a fourth-place finish in the regular season despite facing numerous injuries and the added challenge of competing in the Champions Hockey League (CHL). The team’s ability to remain cohesive and perform at a high level, even with a constantly changing lineup, is seen as a potential advantage in the playoffs. The team finished the season with a record of 52 games.

Preparation for the Quarterfinals

Following the conclusion of the regular season, Mountfield HK has been using the time to recover, rehabilitate injuries, and refine their systems. Starting on Monday, March 16, 2026, the team began specific preparations for their series against Třinec. A team-building camp in Krkonoše too contributed to team cohesion.

Series Schedule

The quarterfinal series between Mountfield HK and HC Oceláři Třinec is scheduled as follows:

• Game 1: Friday, March 20, 2026, 6:30 PM CET at ČPP Aréna (Hradec Králové) – broadcast on ČT Sport
• Game 2: Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00 PM CET at ČPP Aréna (Hradec Králové) – broadcast on Oneplay Sport
• Game 3: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM CET at WERK ARENA (Třinec) – broadcast on ČT Sport
• Game 4: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5:00 PM CET at WERK ARENA (Třinec) – broadcast on Oneplay Sport

If the series extends beyond four games, the remaining games will be played on March 27 in Hradec Králové, March 29 in Třinec, and potentially March 31 in Hradec Králové.

Previous Encounters

The two teams previously met in a playoff series in 2013, with Hradec Králové winning the first game 3-2 despite Třinec taking an early 2-0 lead. Martin Růžička played in goal for Třinec during that game, while Kacetl was in net for Hradec Králové.