Lukáš Nahodil Returns to Třebíč After 12 Seasons in Elite Czech Hockey
— Horácká Slavia Třebíč has officially confirmed the return of forward Lukáš Nahodil, ending speculation that had circulated for weeks. The 37-year-old Czech veteran is coming back to the club where he last played during the 2013/2014 season, marking a significant moment for the Maxa Liga side as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
The transfer was announced by the club through their official channels and reported by Hokej.cz, with Nahodil himself confirming the move in an interview with hstrebic.cz. After twelve seasons spent in the highest level of Czech hockey, the Třebíč native is returning to his roots, a decision influenced heavily by family considerations.
“O návratu jsme s manželkou uvažovali delší dobu a teď je k tomu ta správná chvíle. I proto, že syn půjde do první třídy základní školy a my nechtěli, aby v budoucnu musel měnit kolektiv kvůli stěhování,” Nahodil said in his statement to the local Třebíč hockey website. This sentiment underscores a personal motivation behind the transfer, prioritizing stability for his son’s education and avoiding future disruptions due to relocation.
Nahodil’s career has been defined by consistency and success at the elite level. He has made 725 appearances in the Tipsport Extraliga, the top tier of Czech hockey. Over that span, he won two league championships with HC Dynamo Pardubice, had a notable stint with HC Kometa Brno, and later became a respected figure and leadership presence during his time with HC Olomouc, where he was viewed as a team icon.
His most recent season with Olomouc in the 2025/2026 campaign showed he remains a productive contributor despite his age. Nahodil finished the regular season with nine goals and eight assists for seventeen points, playing a key role as one of the team’s foremost forwards. Coach David Havíř of Horácká Slavia Třebíč expressed confidence in Nahodil’s ability to impact both on and off the ice.
“Věříme, že se zařadí mezi lídry na ledě i v kabině. Umí tvořit hru a pevně doufám, že mu najdeme spoluhráče, kteří jeho předností dokážou využít,” Havíř said, highlighting the club’s expectation that Nahodil will serve as a leader in the locker room and a playmaker on the ice. The coaching staff believes his vision and passing ability will elevate the team’s offensive creativity.
His return is too seen as a strategic boost for Třebíč’s scoring depth. The club has traditionally relied heavily on its top line, particularly the contributions of star forward Martin Dočekal. With Nahodil now in the fold, the team aims to distribute offensive responsibility more evenly across the lineup, reducing dependence on any single unit.
“Kreativní pravák je totiž zárukou, že třebíčská produktivita už nebude tolik odvislá od příspěvků elitní letky se soutěžní superstar Martinem Dočekalem,” the club’s announcement noted, emphasizing how Nahodil’s right-handed shooting and playmaking skills will add versatility to their attack.
The timing of the move coincides with Horácká Slavia Třebíč’s transition into the newly reconstructed KHNP Arena. The facility upgrade is part of the club’s broader ambition to challenge for top positions in the Maxa Liga, and Nahodil’s experience is viewed as a valuable asset in that pursuit.
Nahodil described the negotiation process as swift and mutual. “Nic jiného než Třebíč jsem neřešil. Měl jsem velký zájem, klub měl taky zájem, takže k dohodě došlo prakticky během minuty,” he explained, indicating that both parties were aligned from the outset and that no other options were seriously considered.
This return represents more than just a player transfer; it is a homecoming for one of the region’s most accomplished hockey products. Having developed through the local youth system before embarking on a decade-plus career in the Extraliga, Nahodil now brings that wealth of experience back to where it began.
As the Maxa Liga prepares for its next season, Horácká Slavia Třebíč gains a veteran presence capable of mentoring younger players while contributing immediately on the scoresheet. His familiarity with the club, combined with his professional accomplishments, positions him as both a symbolic and practical asset for the team’s aspirations.
The move has been welcomed by local supporters who remember his earlier tenure in Třebíč. For a club aiming to elevate its status in Czech hockey’s second tier, the return of a proven winner and local icon carries both emotional resonance and tangible competitive value.
With the transfer now official, attention turns to how Nahodil will integrate into the squad’s systems and what impact his leadership will have as the team prepares for pre-season training and the opening fixtures of the new Maxa Liga campaign.
Horácká Slavia Třebíč will begin its pre-season preparations in the coming weeks, with the first official matches of the Maxa Liga season expected to commence in September 2026, pending the finalization of the league schedule.
For continued updates on Lukáš Nahodil’s debut with Horácká Slavia Třebíč and the club’s progress throughout the upcoming season, fans are encouraged to follow official team communications and trusted Czech hockey news sources.
