Surprise Upset: Michalovce Stun Košice with Dramatic Comeback
In a stunning turn of events, the Michalovce hockey team pulled off a remarkable 3-2 victory against the reigning champions and league leaders, Košice, in the 33rd round of the Slovak Extraliga.this unexpected defeat marks the third consecutive loss for Košice, all of which have occurred on their home ice.
Trailing 0-2 after the first period, Michalovce displayed incredible resilience, staging a thrilling comeback to secure the win. Albert Michnáč sealed the deal with a decisive goal just under four minutes before the final buzzer.
This victory holds significant meaning for Michalovce, breaking a five-game losing streak against Košice on their home turf. Meanwhile, Košice will need to regroup and address their recent struggles to maintain their position at the top of the league standings.
Michalovce Triumph Over Košice,Ending Spišská Nová Ves’ Winning Streak
The Tipos Extraliga witnessed a thrilling match in the 33rd round,with HK Dukla Ingema Michalovce securing a 3-2 victory against HC Košice.This win marked the end of Spišská Nová Ves’ extraordinary eight-game winning streak,a run that began under the guidance of their new coach,Vladimír Záborský.
Despite the loss, Spišská Nová ves remains in second place in the league standings, unable to capitalize on Košice’s stumble against michalovce. Simultaneously occurring, Žilina, who defeated Spišská Nová Ves 3-2, solidified their sixth-place position with their third consecutive victory.
The Michalovce victory was notably notable for the debut of forward Dávid Buc, who joined the team from Skalica.
A Tightly Contested Battle
the match between Košice and Michalovce was a closely fought affair. Košice initially took the lead with goals from Jääskeläinen and Pollock in the first period. Though, michalovce mounted a comeback in the second and third periods, with Lukosevicius, Krastenbergs, and Michnáč finding the back of the net to secure the win.
in Žilina’s victory over Spišská Nová Ves, the home team took an early lead thanks to Šimon Groch. However, Žilina responded with goals from Brenden Miller in a power play and Nicholas Jones while shorthanded, giving them a 2-1 advantage heading into the second period.
Spišská Nová Ves captain Branislav Rapáč tied the game in the third period with a power-play goal, but Miroslav Mucha quickly restored Žilina’s lead, also on a power play. Žilina successfully defended their lead throughout the remainder of the game, claiming their first victory in five encounters with Spišská Nová Ves this season.
Key Statistics and Standings
Attendance: 5,573 spectators witnessed the Košice-Michalovce clash.
Power Play Success: Both Košice and Michalovce converted one power-play prospect each.
* Spišská Nová Ves’ Streak: The team’s eight-game winning streak was the longest active streak in the league before their loss to Žilina.
The Tipos Extraliga continues to deliver exciting matchups and unpredictable results,keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
Slovak Ice Hockey: Slovan Dominates Nové Zámky
The Bratislava-based Slovan hockey team continued their impressive winning streak with a resounding 7-1 victory over Nové Zámky. This marks Slovan’s sixth consecutive win and their fourth triumph over Nové Zámky this season out of five encounters.Slovan’s offensive prowess was on full display, with Austin Ortega and Mitchell Hoelscher leading the charge. Both players netted two goals and added two assists each, showcasing their exceptional skill and teamwork. Liam Pecararo also had a standout performance, contributing three points to Slovan’s dominant display.
The game was effectively decided in the first period,as Slovan unleashed a barrage of goals,securing a commanding 4-0 lead. Nové Zámky struggled to contain Slovan’s relentless attack,and despite managing to score a single goal in the second period,they were ultimately outmatched by the home team’s superior firepower.
This victory further solidifies Slovan’s position as a top contender in the league. Their recent string of successes highlights their strong team chemistry, offensive depth, and defensive resilience. As the season progresses, Slovan will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with.
Nitra Prekonala Krizu a Porazila Banskú Bystricu v Predĺžení
Hokejisti HK Nitra zdolali HC MONACObet Banská Bystrica v napínavom zápase, ktorý sa rozhodol až v predĺžení. Víťazný gól zaznamenal kanadský obranca Luke Green v 63. minúte.
Týmto víťazstvom Nitra ukončila sériu dvoch prehier a prvýkrát v sezóne zdolala Banskú Bystricu. Zároveň sa posunula na 4. priečku tabuľky. Na druhej strane,Banská Bystrica podľahla vo štvrtom z posledných piatich zápasov a zostáva na 5. priečke.
Nitra dominovala v prvej polovici zápasu a viedla 2:0 po góloch Alexa Cottona a Marka Auka. Banská Bystrica sa však dokázala vrátiť do hry vďaka presným zásahom legionárov Matthewa Bouchera a Gabriela Chicoineho. Nakoniec však rozhodoval gól Luke Green, ktorý zabezpečil Nitre cenné dva body.
HK Nitra – HC MONACObet Banská Bystrica 3:2 pp (1:0, 1:1, 0:1 – 1:0)
Góly: 18. Cotton (Ritchie, Jackson), 30. Auk (Lacka, Jackson), 63. Green (Buček) – 34. Boucher (Žabka, Adams), 44. Chicoine (Kukuča, Boucher). Rozhodcovia: Baluška, Klejna – Hercog, Vyšný, vylúčení: 4:4 na 2 min, presilovky: 1:1, oslabenia: 0:0, 2867 divákov.
Nitra: Kašík – Green,Auk,Cotton,Mezei,Vitaloš,Lisý,Bača – Lacka,Čederle,Jackson – Ritchie,Gill,Buček – Hrnka,Bubela,Bajtek – Ferkodič,Chrenko,Stümpel
Banská Bystrica: rabčan – Michalčin,Česánek,Scarlett,Chicoine,Žabka,Kozák,Bučko – Faith,Voyer,Šoltés – Adams,Wedman,Boucher – Kukuča,Petriska,Matoušek – Valigura,Bíreš,Kalousek
Zvolen Pokračuje v Víťaznej Šnúre
HKM zvolen pod vedením nového trénera Petra Mikulu zaznamenal druhé víťazstvo za sebou. V pondelkovom dueli 33. kola zdolal oslabený HK Dukla Trenčín. Trenčín nastúpil bez viacerých kľúčových hráčov a Zvolen využil túto situáciu.
Zvolen sa v tabuľke posunul na … miesto, zatiaľ čo Trenčín zostáva na … priečke.
Zvolen Triumphs Over Trenčín in thrilling Match
HKM Zvolen secured a decisive 5-2 victory against HK Dukla Trenčín, solidifying their ninth position in the league standings. This marked Trenčín’s fourth loss in their last five games, a challenging stretch for the team.
Zvolen dominated the first period,taking the lead with a spectacular shot from Zuzin in the center circle. Halbert extended their advantage in the second period,showcasing his individual skill with a remarkable play from the right side.
Even though Trenčín managed to narrow the gap, Zvolen quickly regained control. Hecl, celebrating his 27th birthday, scored a crucial goal to make it 3-1. Trenčín responded swiftly with a goal from Green in front of the net, but Šramaty restored Zvolen’s two-goal lead.In the final moments, with Trenčín playing without a goalie, Robertson sealed the victory by sending the puck into the empty net.
Key Match Statistics:
Final Score: HKM Zvolen 5 – 2 HK Dukla Trenčín
Goals: Zuzin (Robertson, Macek), Halbert, Hecl (andrusiak, Olson), Šramaty (Kudrna, Robertson), Robertson – Krajčovič (Hatala, Josling), Green (Bečár)
Penalties: 3:1
Power Plays: 0:0
Attendance: 1786
Lineups:
zvolen: Kantor – Bindulis, Halbert, Robertson, Kobolka, Stránský, Beňo, Sládok – Zuzin, Estephan, Kudrna – hecl, Olson, Andrusiak – Bondra, Fekiač, Marcinek – macek, Šramaty, Senčák – Barcík
* Trenčín: Grigals – Hatala, Schmiemann, Macejko, Laurenčík, Cardwell, bečár – Josling, Green, Krajčovič – Leskinen, Bortňák, Ahl – Hudec, Mráz, Holík – Bezúch, Ďurčo
Liptovský Mikuláš Dominates with Power Play Success
HK 32 Liptovský Mikuláš secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Poprad, snapping a three-game losing streak and climbing to eleventh place in the standings. Poprad, unable to replicate their recent win against košice, remained in eighth position.
The key to Liptovský Mikuláš’s success was their exceptional power play performance. They capitalized on four power play opportunities, with Max Gerlach scoring twice and Cal foote and Erik ullman each adding a goal.
Poprad managed to score onyl during a power play, highlighting the importance of special teams in this matchup.The Liptovský Mikuláš hockey team secured their second victory against poprad in their fourth encounter, triumphing with a score of 4-1. Andrew Calof scored the lone goal for Poprad, while Liptovský Mikuláš saw a strong performance from Gerlach, who tallied two goals and one assist, and Ullman, who contributed one goal and two assists.
The game unfolded with Liptovský Mikuláš taking an early lead in the first period thanks to Gerlach’s goal, assisted by Ullman. The second period saw both teams find the back of the net, with Foote extending liptovský mikuláš’s lead before Calof pulled one back for Poprad. Ullman then restored Liptovský Mikuláš’s two-goal advantage before the period’s end. Gerlach sealed the victory for Liptovský Mikuláš with a final goal in the third period,assisted by Egle.
The match saw a total of eleven penalties, with Liptovský Mikuláš receiving five and Poprad six. Despite the penalty disparity, liptovský Mikuláš capitalized on their power play opportunities, scoring four goals while Poprad failed to convert on their single power play chance. The game was played in front of a crowd of 1003 spectators.
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