Kopřivnice emphatically closed out their playoff series against Opava with a stunning 8-0 victory on Thursday, securing their place in the second league’s postseason bracket. The win completes a dramatic turnaround for Kopřivnice, who now advance to face Prostějov in the first round of the playoffs. This result, coupled with Havířov’s series win, finalizes the sixteen teams competing for the 2. Liga championship.
The series had been tightly contested through the first two games. Opava initially drew first blood, securing a win in a shootout. They then narrowly missed a series lead, falling to Kopřivnice by a single goal in the 59th minute. However, Thursday’s game proved to be a one-sided affair, with Kopřivnice asserting their dominance from the opening faceoff.
The momentum shifted decisively early in the game when a penalty to Kryštof Kadula of Opava resulted in a five-minute major. Kopřivnice capitalized immediately, scoring three times during the power play and effectively breaking the game open. They continued to pour on the offense, adding five more goals to complete the rout.
Dominik Suchý and Jiří Brodek each tallied two goals for Kopřivnice, leading the offensive charge. Goaltender Andreas Kubáň earned a well-deserved shutout, stopping all shots he faced. With the season now over for Opava, Kopřivnice turns its attention to a challenging first-round matchup against Prostějov.
Havířov, the winner of the regular season, will face Hodonín in their playoff series. The first games of the playoffs are scheduled for Tuesday, March 10th, and will be played in a best-of-three format. All quarterfinal matchups will be determined by March 18th.
HC ISMM Kopřivnice – HK Opava 8-0 (1-0, 6-0, 1-0)
Goals and Assists: 5. Suchý (Sluštík, M. Pospíšil), 23. Suchý (Pargáč, Velecký), 26. Brodek (M. Kubík, P. Zeman), 30. Brodek (Miroslav Marek, Sluštík), 30. Štiak (Velecký, Miroslav Marek), 31. M. Pospíšil (M. Kubík, Indrst), 36. M. Kubík (Brodek, Pargáč), 51. Dang (Miroslav Marek).
Referees: Rapák – Tvrdý, Frais.
Penalties: 4:4, plus Kadula (Opava) with a 5-minute major and game misconduct.
Power Play: 3-0 for Kopřivnice.
Attendance: 1,083.
Series Result: 2-1 for Kopřivnice.
HC ISMM Kopřivnice Lineup: Kubáň – P. Zeman, Miroslav Marek, Forman, Petrek, M. Pospíšil, Bartošák, Kyanka, Kelnar – Indrst, Suchý, Velecký – Pargač, Tobola, Brodek – M. Kubík, Sluštík, Štiak – Pastor, Dang. Coach: Tomášek.
HK Opava Lineup: Pernica – J. Šindelář, Telnov, Ficek, Pachula, Thiel, R. Štěpánek, Kalužík, Drastich – M. Buršík, Kovalčík, Abíd – Nádeníček, Linnavuori, Vojkuvka – Grigarčík, T. Káňa, Kadula – Stasjuk, Slanina, Štindl. Coach: Žůrek.
Second League Playoff Schedule – Round of 16
Tuesday, March 10 – Game 1:
- HC Baník Příbram – HC Stadion Vrchlabí
- HC Wikov Hronov – HC Benátky nad Jizerou
- BK Havlíčkův Brod – HC Kobra Praha
- HC Milevsko 1934 – HC Stadion Cheb
- AZ Havířov – SHKM Hodonín
- LHK Jestřábi Prostějov – HC ISMM Kopřivnice
- HC Orli Znojmo – HC Spartak Uherský Brod
- HC Bobři Valašské Meziříčí – Draci Pars Šumperk
Thursday, March 12 – Game 2:
- HC Stadion Vrchlabí – HC Baník Příbram
- HC Benátky nad Jizerou – HC Wikov Hronov
- HC Kobra Praha – BK Havlíčkův Brod
- HC Stadion Cheb – HC Milevsko 1934
- SHKM Hodonín – AZ Havířov
- HC ISMM Kopřivnice – LHK Jestřábi Prostějov
- HC Spartak Uherský Brod – HC Orli Znojmo
- Draci Pars Šumperk – HC Bobři Valašské Meziříčí
Saturday, March 14 – Game 3:
- HC Baník Příbram – HC Stadion Vrchlabí
- HC Wikov Hronov – HC Benátky nad Jizerou
- BK Havlíčkův Brod – HC Kobra Praha
- HC Milevsko 1934 – HC Stadion Cheb
- AZ Havířov – SHKM Hodonín
- LHK Jestřábi Prostějov – HC ISMM Kopřivnice
- HC Orli Znojmo – HC Spartak Uherský Brod
- HC Bobři Valašské Meziříčí – Draci Pars Šumperk
Monday, March 16 – Potential Game 4:
- HC Stadion Vrchlabí – HC Baník Příbram
- HC Benátky nad Jizerou – HC Wikov Hronov
- HC Kobra Praha – BK Havlíčkův Brod
- HC Stadion Cheb – HC Milevsko 1934
- SHKM Hodonín – AZ Havířov
- HC ISMM Kopřivnice – LHK Jestřábi Prostějov
- HC Spartak Uherský Brod – HC Orli Znojmo
- Draci Pars Šumperk – HC Bobři Valašské Meziříčí
Wednesday, March 18 – Potential Game 5:
- HC Baník Příbram – HC Stadion Vrchlabí
- HC Wikov Hronov – HC Benátky nad Jizerou
- BK Havlíčkův Brod – HC Kobra Praha
- HC Milevsko 1934 – HC Stadion Cheb
- AZ Havířov – SHKM Hodonín
- LHK Jestřábi Prostějov – HC ISMM Kopřivnice
- HC Orli Znojmo – HC Spartak Uherský Brod
- HC Bobři Valašské Meziříčí – Draci Pars Šumperk
Quarterfinal Dates: March 21, 23, 25, with potential games on March 27 and 29.
Semifinal Dates: April 1, 2, 5, 6, with potential games on April 9, 11, and 13.
Final Dates: April 16, 17, 20, 21, with potential games on April 24, 26, and 28.
Kopřivnice now prepares for a tough test against Prostějov. The first game of the series is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10th. Fans can follow all the action and find updated schedules on the official 2. Liga website.
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