Story Summary
HC Prešov captain Adam Drgoň has left the club and will continue his career with HK Gladiators Trnava. The 41-year-old defenceman asked Prešov’s management to end their cooperation after starting the 2026-27 season wearing the captain’s C.
Drgoň joined Prešov from Trenčín but did not register a point in 14 Tipsport liga appearances. He will now return to his home city and to a Trnava side he previously represented from 2004 to 2007.
Key Facts
- Adam Drgoň has left HC Prešov to continue his career with HK Gladiators Trnava.
- The 41-year-old defenceman asked HC Prešov’s management to end their cooperation.
- Drgoň began the 2026-27 season as HC Prešov captain after joining the club from Trenčín.
- He recorded no points in 14 Tipsport liga games for Prešov.
- Drgoň is returning to his home city and previously played for Trnava from 2004 to 2007.
- HC Prešov were bottom of the Tipsport liga at the time of his departure.
IHM Discussion
Drgoň’s departure follows the exit of import Gemel Smith a day earlier, leaving Prešov with another significant change in its squad. This is not simply a captaincy change: the club is losing the player who opened the season as its on-ice leader.
For Drgoň, the move brings him back to familiar surroundings. His earlier spell in Trnava came between 2004 and 2007, and the veteran has chosen to continue playing closer to home after his short stay in Prešov.
Why It Matters
Prešov must now replace a veteran defenceman and select a new captain or otherwise redistribute the leadership role. With the club at the foot of the Tipsport liga, the timing adds another personnel issue to an already difficult season.
Trnava gain an experienced player with a previous connection to the club, while Drgoň gets the opportunity to carry on his career in his home city.