Story Summary
HC Košice closed their pre-season programme with a 4-0 victory over HK Dukla Michalovce at Steel Aréna. The match, described as a final dress rehearsal ahead of the new Tipsport liga season, was scoreless after the first period before Košice struck twice in the second and added two late goals in the third. The scorers listed in the match summary were Mikúš (25.), Jellúš (27.), Rogoň (57.) and Lunter (59.).
Key Facts
- Result: HC Košice 4-0 HK Dukla Michalovce (periods 0:0, 2:0, 2:0).
- Goalscorers and minute marks: Mikúš 25., Jellúš 27., Rogoň 57., Lunter 59.
- Match played at Steel Aréna.
- The game was a pre-season friendly described as a final tune-up before the Tipsport liga campaign.
- The report uses the nickname ” Oceliari” for HC Košice.
- HC Košice are scheduled to begin the new Tipsport liga season on 15 September against Prešov.
- HK Dukla Michalovce are scheduled to open their league campaign against Liptovský Mikuláš.
IHM Discussion
A 4-0 shutout in the final preparation game gives HC Košice a clear result to take into the new Tipsport liga season. After a scoreless first period, Mikúš and Jellúš struck in the second before Rogoň and Lunter added late goals to complete the margin.
The match was explicitly framed as a final warm-up for both clubs. Košice are scheduled to open against Prešov on 15 September, while Michalovce will begin against Liptovský Mikuláš.
Why It Matters
pre-season results do not decide the campaign, but a 4-0 home win gives Košice a positive final result before their league opener against Prešov on 15 September. For Michalovce, the shutout defeat closes their preparations before their scheduled meeting with Liptovský Mikuláš.