Litvinov vs Chomutov

The game tilted decisively in Litvinov's favour when Sprynar struck 41 seconds into the third period. Chomutov had survived a scoreless second period and appeared to be growing into the contest, but the early third-period goal forced them to chase the game. Litvinov capitalised on the momentum shift, controlling the remainder of the period and adding Husinecky's insurance goal eight minutes later.

Petr Koblasa — The standout performer of the night. Koblasa scored the opening power-play goal and set up both goals in the third period, giving him a direct hand in all three of Litvinov's scores. His assist on Husinecky's goal also completed a multi-point outing.

Vojtech Husinecky — The defender scored Litvinov's third goal and assisted Koblasa's opener. Speaking to the club website after the match, Husinecky admitted the game held special meaning: "I was injured and after seven months I was playing a match again, so I won't lie, there was nervousness. But at the same time I was really looking forward to it."

Jan Sprynar — Scored the critical early third-period goal that broke Chomutov's resistance and gave Litvinov breathing room.

Matej Tomek and Pavel Čajan — The goaltending duo combined for the shutout, a clean sheet that Jurcik noted was a positive sign for the team's structure.

The final shot count and possession metrics are not publicly available for this pre-season fixture, but the box score tells a clear story. Litvinov converted 1 of 4 power-play opportunities (25%), while Chomutov went 0 for 3 with the man advantage. The penalty differential (3-4 in Litvinov's favour) suggests a disciplined home side that limited Chomutov's best scoring chances to even strength. The 2,226 spectators — a strong turnout for a pre-season friendly at the 6,011-capacity arena — reflect the local interest in Litvinov's preparations.

Pre-season results carry limited weight, but Litvinov's clean-sheet victory provides a solid foundation heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Jurcik, entering his 15th season with the club, told the club website: "We needed to see where we are after training and where we still need to work. In the second and third periods Chomutov hemmed us in a bit and it wasn't quite right."

Litvinov's pre-season continues on 22 August against Pustertal in a tournament fixture, followed by a match against Black Wings Linz on 23 August. Chomutov face HC Stadion Litoměřice on 18 August.

A professional start to pre-season from Litvinov. Koblasa's influence was the difference — his power-play goal and two assists drove the scoreline, while the goaltending tandem delivered the kind of clean sheet that builds confidence in defensive structure. Chomutov showed spells of competitiveness in the second period but lacked the finishing touch to trouble the scoreboard.