Story Summary
Dynamo Pardubice began their Champions League campaign with two wins and a perfect six points, scoring seven goals and conceding none across fixtures against GKS Tychy and Rögle BK. Saturday’s match against Rögle was decided by a second-period strike from Tomáš Dvořák. Home support has been unexpectedly large: 7,829 attended the game with Tychy and 8,583 watched the Rögle match, giving nearly 16,500 fans across the two fixtures. Pardubice now head to Finland next week to face SaiPa Lappeenranta and Kookoo Kouvola.
Key Facts
- Dynamo Pardubice have won their two opening Champions League matches and collected six points.
- Across those two games Pardubice have scored seven goals and conceded zero (aggregate 7:0 in the competition table).
- Saturday’s victory over Rögle BK included the match’s only goal: a second-period strike by Tomáš Dvořák.
- Roman Will was the starting goaltender for Pardubice and received praise for his performance.
- Pardubice’s home attendances: 7,829 for Dynamo v GKS Tychy and 8,583 for Dynamo v Rögle BK, totalling nearly 16,500 across the two matches.
- Head coach: Filip Pešán. Key new signings mentioned: David Tomášek, Matěj Stránský and Tomáš Nosek.
- The first power-play unit featured Červenka, Sedlák, David Tomášek and Matěj Stránský, with Košťálek on the blue line.
- A second power-play combination deployed: Tourigny, Čerešňák – Kondelík, Nosek, Smejkal.
- Pardubice will travel to Finland next week to play SaiPa Lappeenranta and Kookoo Kouvola.
IHM Discussion
Pardubice have opened their Champions League campaign with full points, seven goals and two clean sheets. The new arrivals have been incorporated quickly, while Roman Will’s goaltending has underpinned a disciplined start. Against Tychy, Pardubice converted three power plays; the first unit brought together Červenka, Sedlák, David Tomášek and Stránský, with Košťálek on the blue line. Rögle provided a sterner test, but Tomáš Dvořák’s second-period goal was enough to preserve the perfect record.
Why It Matters
The six-point start gives Pardubice an early platform in the Champions League, with SaiPa and KooKoo next in Finland. The attendances of 7,829 and 8,583 also underline the strong interest around the club after its April title and summer arrivals.
Mini Q&A
How many points have Pardubice taken from their opening Champions League matches?
Pardubice have taken six points from two matches.
What is Pardubice’s goals-for and goals-against across those two games?
They have scored seven goals and conceded none, an aggregate 7:0 in the competition table.
Who scored the decisive goal against Rögle BK?
Tomáš Dvořák scored the only goal of that match in the second period.
How many fans attended the two home Champions League matches?
Attendance was 7,829 versus GKS Tychy and 8,583 versus Rögle BK, totalling nearly 16,500 across the two fixtures.
Who are Pardubice’s next opponents in the Champions League?
Pardubice head to Finland next week to play SaiPa Lappeenranta and Kookoo Kouvola.
Coach Mark Comment
The early results show the value of Pardubice’s defensive commitment: they have not conceded in two games, even when Rögle generated more shots on goal. The Finland trip will test whether they can maintain that standard away from home.
What Comes Next
Dynamo travel to Finland next week for a two-game trip that will pit them against SaiPa Lappeenranta and Kookoo Kouvola.
IHM Final View
Pardubice could hardly have asked for a stronger start: six points, seven goals and no goals conceded. The upcoming trip to Finland is the next opportunity to build on that early momentum.