Story Summary
Daniel Voženílek scored a hat-trick to lead HC Oceláři Třinec to a 6:5 home victory over HC Kometa Brno. The visitors led 5:2 during the second period, but Třinec responded after falling behind, with Voženílek completing his treble in the ninth minute of the third period to level the game at 5:5. In the end the home side added the winner and completed the comeback. The match at Werk Aréna also featured last shifts for Vladimír Dravecký and Petr Vrána, who were honoured before the game.
Key Facts
- Final score: HC Oceláři Třinec 6, HC Kometa Brno 5.
- Třinec led 2:0 after the first period.
- By the 33rd minute the home side trailed 2:5.
- Six goals were scored in the second period overall; in the third period only Třinec scored, turning the contest into a 6:5 win for the hosts.
- Voženílek’s first goal came in the opening period when he tipped a shot from defenceman Patrik Koch to make it 2:0.
- His second goal came late in the second period to cut the deficit to 3:5.
- His third goal arrived in the ninth minute of the third period when his shot produced the 5:5 equaliser.
- The match served as a farewell for Vladimír Dravecký and Petr Vrána, who took their last shifts at the start of the game and were honoured with highlight clips beforehand.
- Kometa’s Michal Kunc scored two goals for Brno.
- The article recalls a pre-season incident in which Michal Kovařčík suffered a concussion after a clash with Jan Ščotka; both clubs said they did not want to revisit that event during the league match.
- Třinec matched the 38 shots they recorded in their opening-round win at Karlovy Vary a few days earlier, underlining their attacking output early in the season.
IHM Discussion
Třinec’s victory was both a statistical and emotional turning point. The match combined a public farewell for two long-serving players with a dramatic on-ice reversal: a 2:0 start, a 2:5 deficit and a winning run capped by Voženílek’s hat-trick. The result showcased Třinec’s capacity to respond under pressure; Voženílek himself framed the comeback as a collective decision to increase offensive intent once the scoreline demanded it. For Brno, the loss is framed as a game they should have closed out; Michal Kunc’s two goals and the side’s mid-game control were undermined by lapses that allowed Třinec back into contention.
Why It Matters
The win keeps Třinec unbeaten after two rounds and at the top of the early standings. It underlines their attacking intent and resilience after a three-goal deficit. For Kometa Brno, the defeat brings frustration after they had fought back from a poor first period and taken control during the second. The farewell for Dravecký and Vrána added emotional weight to Třinec’s comeback.
Mini Q&A
Who scored the hat-trick for Třinec?
Daniel Voženílek scored the hat-trick, completing it with a goal in the ninth minute of the third period to level the game at 5:5.
What was the final score and how did the game swing?
The final score was HC Oceláři Třinec 6, HC Kometa Brno 5. Třinec led 2:0, trailed 2:5 by the 33rd minute, then scored all four third-period goals to complete the comeback.
Which players were honoured with a farewell at the start of the game?
Vladimír Dravecký and Petr Vrána were honoured in a farewell at the start of the game, taking their final shifts.
What incident from the pre-season was mentioned in the report?
The article recalls a pre-season collision in which Michal Kovařčík suffered a concussion after a clash with Jan Ščotka; both teams said they would not dwell on that earlier incident during the league match.
What tactical factor did Kometa’s coach single out as decisive?
Kometa coach Libor Zábranský highlighted Třinec’s strong power play and regretted an unnecessary offensive foul.
IHM Final View
A dramatic, emotional evening at Werk Aréna reinforced Třinec’s early-season momentum. Daniel Voženílek’s hat-trick was the headline, while the comeback also reflected the attacking intent and resilience the side showed after falling 2:5. Kometa leave frustrated after letting a strong second-period recovery slip away.