Story Summary
Dukla Trenčín have confirmed the departures of forward Adam Stránský and Canadian winger Sop. Stránský, 23, has joined Czech second-tier club HC Přerov after seeking more regular ice time, while Sop leaves after the club ended his spell following one goal in eight games.
Key Facts
- Adam Stránský, 23, has transferred from Dukla Trenčín to Czech second-tier side HC Přerov.
- Dukla sporting director Branko Radivojevič said Stránský requested a move because he wanted more playing time amid competition in the club’s forward group.
- Stránský first played for Dukla in the 2021-22 season and later spent a league campaign with Topoľčany before playing in the Slovak Extraliga for Banská Bystrica.
- The Dukla youth product returned to the club in 2024-25, when injuries restricted him to 31 games and five points, including one goal and four assists.
- Sop, a 23-year-old Canadian winger, joined Trenčín before the current season for the first European stop of his career.
- Dukla ended their collaboration with Sop after he recorded one goal in eight appearances and did not establish a consistent place in Todd Woodcroft’s line-up.
- Radivojevič said the club’s expectations of an import player did not match Sop’s performances, while the winger was also dissatisfied with his production.
IHM Discussion
The two exits carry different contexts. Stránský leaves with the club’s agreement after identifying a need for a larger role, and his move to Přerov offers a fresh setting for a player Dukla still view as young and possessing potential. His recent history also shows why regular availability and opportunity are important: injuries limited his output after his return in 2024-25.
Sop’s departure is a shorter-term personnel decision. His eight-game spell produced one goal, but he was unable to secure a stable role under Woodcroft. Radivojevič nevertheless credited the Canadian’s positive contribution in the dressing room while explaining that performance expectations had not been met.
Why It Matters
Dukla have opened two places by moving on from forwards at different stages of their connection to the club. For Stránský, the central issue was the chance to play more regularly. For Sop, the club acted after a brief trial in which his production and place in the line-up fell short of expectations.
Mini Q&A
Where has Adam Stránský moved?
Stránský has transferred to HC Přerov, a club in the Czech second tier.
Why did Sop leave Dukla Trenčín?
Dukla ended their collaboration with Sop after he did not establish a stable place in the line-up and scored one goal in eight appearances.
What Comes Next
Stránský’s next confirmed step is his move to HC Přerov in the Czech second tier. Dukla have not stated a replacement or further roster move in connection with either departure.
IHM Final View
Dukla’s decisions are clear in their rationale: Stránský receives the opportunity to pursue greater game time at Přerov, while Sop’s first European spell ends after an eight-game sample. The club have separated the two cases, supporting a young player’s transfer request while making a performance-based change with an import winger.