Story Summary
Berani Zlín have added American forward Hunter Fejes on loan from HC Dynamo Pardubice. Fejes played 24 games for Pardubice last season, recording three goals and two assists, and scored in the sixth and final game in Třinec. Having been used predominantly on Pardubice’s fourth line, he joins Zlín after completing his first training session with the club and is expected to take on a more prominent role. Pardubice can still use Fejes in the event of injury absences under his agreed arrangement. Zlín also sent forward Jakub Čechmánek to Přerov on loan. Sporting manager Jaroslav Balaštík said Fejes should raise the team’s quality and internal competition, adding that the move was enabled by a new cooperation with Pardubice prepared by general manager Honza Pravda.
Key Facts
- Hunter Fejes joins Zlín on loan from HC Dynamo Pardubice.
- Pardubice were described as last season’s Extraliga champions.
- Fejes played 24 games for Pardubice last season, recording 3 goals and 2 assists.
- Fejes scored in the sixth and final game in Třinec last season.
- At Pardubice, Fejes was used mainly on the fourth line; Zlín expect him to take on a larger role.
- Fejes has an arrangement allowing him to help Pardubice in the event of injury absences.
- Zlín completed the deal after a 1:7 defeat at Vsetín.
- Zlín shipped forward Jakub Čechmánek to Přerov on loan as a squad adjustment.
- Sporting manager Jaroslav Balaštík said Fejes should increase quality and competition in Zlín’s team.
- Balaštík said the move was possible thanks to cooperation between Zlín and Pardubice arranged by GM Honza Pravda.
- Fejes arrived at Pardubice last season from Prešov (Slovakia).
IHM Discussion
Fejes gives Zlín another experienced attacking option after the 1-7 defeat at Vsetín. His Extraliga experience, including an important goal in the final game in Třinec, adds pedigree to a Zlín forward group in which he is set for a more prominent role. The arrangement also leaves Pardubice able to use him if injury absences create a need, while allowing Fejes to pursue more regular ice time with Zlín.
Why It Matters
Zlín add an experienced forward and greater competition within their squad, while Pardubice retain an option to call on Fejes in the event of injury absences. For Fejes, the loan offers the prospect of a more prominent role than he had in Pardubice’s crowded forward group.
Mini Q&A
Who has Zlín signed?
Zlín have signed American forward Hunter Fejes on loan from HC Dynamo Pardubice.
What was Fejes’s record for Pardubice last season?
He played 24 games for Pardubice last season and recorded three goals and two assists.
Can Fejes still play for Pardubice after the loan?
Yes. Fejes has an arrangement allowing him to help Pardubice in the event of injury absences.
Why did Zlín make the signing now?
The deal was completed after Zlín’s 1-7 defeat at Vsetín. Balaštík said Fejes should increase quality and competition within the squad.
Were there other roster moves tied to Fejes’s arrival?
Yes. Zlín sent forward Jakub Čechmánek to Přerov on loan.
Coach Mark Comment
Fejes’s move gives Zlín another forward with Extraliga experience and a chance to use him in a more prominent role. The key will be integrating him quickly into the line-up while maintaining clarity over his availability to Pardubice.
What Comes Next
Monitor how quickly Fejes steps into a larger on-ice role for Zlín and whether Pardubice call on him under the ‘střídavé starty’ arrangement in the event of injuries.
IHM Final View
The loan gives Zlín an experienced forward seeking a larger role, while Pardubice preserve cover for potential injury absences. It also reflects the clubs’ stated intention to build a longer-term cooperation.