First-First Prostějov Derby Ends in 4–0 Upset
SK Prostějov 1913 defeated rival LHK Jestřábi Prostějov 4–0 in the first-ever municipal ice hockey derby in Prostějov, according to reports from hokej.cz, Prostějovský deník, iDNES.cz, and Ruik.
The two local clubs, which share a stadium, have been engaged in a dispute over a license, the winter arena, and funding from the city treasury since the summer.
Prior to the match, the heavily favored Jestřábi sat second in the Eastern Group standings with 30 points—six points behind undefeated Porubu and one point ahead of Znojmo—while SK Prostějov 1913 held fifth place with 25 points, separated from fourth-place Šumperk only by goal differential.
Played before an attendance of 4,356 fans at the shared stadium, the second-league match pitted the heavily favored Jestřábi against the division newcomer.
Hostile Fan Banners Meet an Early Opening Goal
The rivalry intensified before the opening faceoff as Jestřábi supporters marched through the city streets. Ruik noted that fans carried banners targeting opposing players, including a sign labeling forward Roman Pšurný a spineless rat
due to his move from the Jestřábi to SK Prostějov 1913.
Hundreds of fans belonging to the group Fans Of Prostějov dressed in black for the march from the square to the winter stadium, which included a stop at the town hall.
Inside the arena, supporters displayed a choreo bearing the words One city, one club
alongside banners directed at their opponents, including a message stating Buying competitions is not a concept, SK Hronov is not a tradition
to criticize how SK entered the league.
Despite the hostile pre-match reception, Pšurný opened the scoring at the 10-minute mark of the first period. Hokej.cz reported that the veteran forward sent his new team into an early lead, silencing the visiting fan section.
The match marked a contest between a Jestřábi squad featuring team owner Jaroslav Luňák’s roster—including recent acquisition and Brno champion Tomáš Rachůnek—and an SK Prostějov 1913 side boasting experienced players such as Dominik Novotný and Lukáš Finsterle.
Honejsek and Svoboda Seal the Historic Shutout
Antonín Honejsek orchestrated the offense for SK Prostějov 1913 during the final period. Prostějovský deník detailed how the 34-year-old forward assisted on both goals scored by Matěj Svoboda in the third frame to secure the victory.
Jiří Karafiát missed a clear scoring opportunity to cut the deficit to 1:2 at 39:52, before goaltender Jaroslav Brázdil stopped the former Zlín, Znojmo, and Havířov forward. Four minutes into the third period, Svoboda capitalized on a two-on-one rush to extend the lead.
Coach Říha Decries 1980s Tactics and Confrontation
Following the final siren, security personnel intervened after approximately twenty Jestřábi supporters breached the area leading to the team dressing room. Ruik reported that the arena’s event staff cleared the corridor after fans confronted the players.
Coach Říha Addresses Confrontation While Players Exchange Remarks
Coach Říha addressed the post-game confrontation by noting that supporters possess the right to voice their dissatisfaction following a heavy defeat. Meanwhile, Prostějovský deník reported that players from both clubs exchanged lighthearted remarks during the traditional handshake line ahead of their return to the shared venue.
Municipal Leadership Demands Agreement on Arena Usage and Advertising
The municipal rivalry extends past the ice surface, rooted in ongoing disagreements over arena usage and municipal advertisements. City leadership has previously demanded that the two clubs reach an agreement on facility sharing and advertising, warning that subsidies would otherwise be reevaluated.
Deputy Mayor Miloš Sklenka criticized the conduct of certain spectators at Jestřábi matches, a generalized assessment that club owner Jaroslav Luňák rejected in defense of the supporters.
