According to local reports from Sport.cz and Deník, the two iconic players—whose careers included helping the club win five championship titles—stepped onto the ice for one final shift before officially leaving the team.
An Emotional Send-Off on Home Ice
The farewell ceremony captured the deep bond between the players and the club’s loyal fanbase. As the final moments of the game ticked down, supporters unfurled a special choreography across the stands, chanting “Hoši děkujem!” (Thank you, boys!) to honor the departing veterans. Deník reported that Vrána and Dravecký soaked in the applause from the packed arena before heading down the tunnel to change.
For Vrána, who served as club captain, the night brought a mix of reflection and humor. Having logged 380 games for Třinec with 158 total points, including 58 goals and 100 assists, the former center joked about his post-game logistics. After showering and swapping his gear for a civil suit, he noted that he could barely fit into the VIP box because it was already packed with members of the Dravecký family. Still, Vrána did not entirely rule out lacing up his skates again casually. “I hope I wasn’t wearing my gear for the absolute very last time, that I’ll still play sometime just like that,” Vrána smiled, as reported by Deník. “It was nice, we enjoyed it. It’s great to say goodbye like this and thank everyone who helped me in my career.”
A Storied Legacy for Oceláři Třinec
Vladimír Dravecký leaves behind an equally massive footprint in the club’s history books. Records show the hardworking forward appeared in 730 games for Oceláři, racking up 227 points on 89 goals and 138 assists. “Lúbim vás,” the younger Dravecký said into the microphone, prompting visible emotion from his father. After taking off his equipment and putting on a suit, Dravecký returned to the bench by the 12th minute to join his former teammates and coaches.
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