Club Friendly· Season 2026
Velke Mezirici thrashed Technika Brno 8-3 in pre-season hockey friendly, powered by a five-goal second period and two goals each from Lichanec, Lašák and Gross.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow It Unfolded
Velké Meziříčí controlled the opening frame. Home captain Juráň opened the scoring at 5:19, converting after a feed from David Michalčuk and Mlynáč. Gross doubled the lead at 11:21 with help from Trnka. Technika hit back before the first break — Morris scored at 18:32 (assisted by Prokopec) — and the score read 2–1 after 20 minutes.
The visitors levelled early in the second period when Krivorožkin found the net at 25:00. That was the cue for the home side to take over entirely.
Lichanec restored the lead at 26:45 (Lašák, M. Juda), and Lašák made it 4–2 at 28:13 (Mlynář, Michalčuk). Within a 53-second span around the 36th minute, the game broke open: Lašák scored his second at 35:03 (Peš, Barák), and Gross added another at 35:44 to make it 6–2. Hautamäkki pulled one back for Technika at 36:18 (Benýšek), but Lichanec struck on the power play at 39:56 (Strnad, Peš) to restore a four-goal cushion heading into the third.
Peš completed the scoring at 42:04 (Suchánek) for the 8–3 final. The third period passed without further goals despite several Velké Meziříčí chances.
The Turning Point
Technika Brno had fought back to 2–2 early in the second period, silencing the home crowd. But Velké Meziříčí answered within 1:45 — Lašák and Lichanec combining to regain the lead, then the hosts ran off four goals in a 10-minute spell. Technika never recovered.
Key Performers
Patrik Lašák — Two goals (29th, 36th min) and an assist on Lichanec's first. Involved in three of the eight goals and a constant threat around the crease.
Peter Lichanec — Two goals (27th, 40th min), the second on the power play late in the middle frame that killed any Technika hopes of a comeback.
Matěj Gross — Two goals (12th, 36th min), including the quick response goal that made it 6–2.
Jaroslav Juda — Solid in the Velké Meziříčí net, making key saves in the third period to keep the scoreline comfortable.
By the Numbers
Velké Meziříčí scored five goals in the second period alone — more than Technika managed across the whole game. The home side converted 2 of 4 power plays while keeping Technika scoreless on 3 attempts. Period scores of 2–1, 5–2, 1–0 show a game that was close for roughly 25 minutes before the home team's quality and depth took over.
This fixture has historically produced goals: 15 of the 16 all-time meetings between these sides finished with over 2.5 total goals, and 94% saw both teams score. Tuesday's 11-goal total comfortably beat the series average of 6.2 per game.
What It Means
This was the opening pre-season friendly for both sides as they prepare for the 2026–27 Czech hockey season. Velké Meziříčí will look to carry this offensive form into their II. liga campaign, while Technika Brno have work to do defensively before competitive fixtures begin.
Verdict
A dominant pre-season statement from HHK Velké Meziříčí, who showcased their firepower across all four lines. Technika Brno had their moments but were blown away by the home side's relentless second-period pressure. If this performance is a sign of things to come, Velké Meziříčí enter the new season with genuine momentum.
Match Events
Key match events between Velke Mezirici and Technika Brno — 11 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
T. Mlynar
M. Juda
D. Michalcuk
M. Barak
H. Pes
Rivalry since 2023
Velke Mezirici vs Technika Brno Head to Head Results· 16
Velke Mezirici and Technika Brno have met 16 times — Velke Mezirici won 10, Technika Brno won 6, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2023. Velke Mezirici leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 99 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.19 per match (56 for the home side, 43 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 15 matches (94%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (94%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–4 in 2025.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 20 Aug 2026