Tag: Overtime

By IceHockeyMan Editorial Team | Published: September 19, 2026, 14:51 CEST

Story Summary

A contentious moment late in the second period of HC Olomouc‘s home game against HC Škoda Plzeň left Olomouc players and staff angered after Matyáš Filip caught Olomouc defenceman Petr Gewiese in the face with his elbow. The referees did not stop play and, after reviewing the incident on video during the interval, did not penalise Filip. Olomouc won 3:2 after overtime.

Journalists sought comment from Gewiese and both coaching staffs after the game, but Olomouc spokesman Tomáš Schmiedt said Gewiese would not appear because he had a split lip and was struggling to speak. When the coaches were asked about the incident, Schmiedt said criticism of the referees was not permitted. Olomouc assistant Petr Svoboda and Plzeň assistant Václav Pletka offered only limited responses. Filip, a 25-year-old Plzeň forward, apologised and described the contact as accidental.

Key Facts

• Match: HC Olomouc v HC Škoda Plzeň – Olomouc won 3:2 after overtime.
• The disputed incident occurred in the final minute of the second period when Matyáš Filip struck Petr Gewiese in the face with his elbow.
• Referees did not stop play at the time of the hit and reviewed the incident on video during the interval without imposing a penalty.
• Blood remained on the ice after the hit.
• Olomouc expected a five-minute penalty plus game misconduct. The officials could no longer issue a two-minute penalty after returning to the incident without having stopped play.
• Reporters asked to interview Gewiese after the game; HC Olomouc spokesman Tomáš Schmiedt said: ” Gewiese won’t come, he has a split lip, it’s hard for him to speak.”
• At the press conference Olomouc assistant Petr Svoboda initially relayed the referees’ explanation that there was motion and that Filip had tried to play the puck, comparing the contact to a missed shot whose follow-through hits a player.
• When further comment was requested, Schmiedt intervened and said criticising the referees was not permitted. Svoboda then said: “The referees explained it to us, we agree with their version and I will not comment further.”
• Plzeň assistant coach Václav Pletka also declined to elaborate, saying they only saw the play on video later and were waiting for the referees’ decision.
• Plzeň forward Matyáš Filip, 25, addressed journalists and apologised: ” I was playing the puck behind me and as I raised my arms I accidentally hit him in the face. I’m sorry. I didn’t want to. There was no intent. Unfortunately, it’s part of the game. Then I apologised to him.”

IHM Discussion

The episode combined a visible injury to an experienced Olomouc defenceman with frustration at an unpenalised hit. Journalists sought a direct reaction from Gewiese and both benches, but Schmiedt said Gewiese was unable to speak easily because of his split lip and intervened when the coaches were asked to assess the officials’ decision.

Svoboda relayed the explanation given to Olomouc: Filip had been moving to play the puck. After Schmiedt’s intervention, he said the club accepted the officials’ explanation and would not add more. Pletka said Plzeň had only seen the incident on video and were waiting for the officials’ decision. Filip’s own explanation was more direct: he said he accidentally struck Gewiese while playing the puck and later apologised.

Why It Matters

The incident raises practical questions about player safety and the limits of in-game officiating after play continues following a facial injury. Olomouc’s bench expected a major penalty, while the officials did not stop play and ultimately imposed no sanction.

The press conference also became part of the story. Schmiedt’s intervention restricted how far the coaches would go in discussing the decision, leaving Filip’s apology as the clearest direct account of the contact.

Mini Q&A

What happened to Petr Gewiese?

Matyáš Filip caught Petr Gewiese in the face with his elbow in the final minute of the second period. Blood remained on the ice, and Gewiese did not attend the post-match press conference because Olomouc said he had a split lip and was struggling to speak.

Why was Matyáš Filip not penalised more severely?

The referees did not stop play when the incident occurred and later reviewed it on video. Olomouc expected a five-minute penalty plus game misconduct, while the officials could no longer issue a two-minute penalty after returning to the incident without having stopped play.

How did HC Olomouc handle the press conference?

HC Olomouc spokesman Tomáš Schmiedt told journalists that Gewiese would not come because he had a split lip and could not speak easily, and he intervened when coaches were asked for opinions about the referees, saying criticism of officials was not permitted. After that intervention, Olomouc assistant Petr Svoboda said the club agreed with the referees’ explanation and would not comment further.

Did Matyáš Filip comment?

Yes. The 25-year-old forward said he was trying to play the puck behind him and accidentally hit Gewiese in the face as he raised his arms. He apologised and said there was no intent.

IHM Final View

Olomouc’s 3:2 overtime win over Plzeň was overshadowed by the hit on Gewiese and the handling of the aftermath. Filip apologised and said the contact was accidental, while the officials did not penalise the play after reviewing it during the interval. Schmiedt then stepped in at the press conference as journalists pressed both benches for their view of the decision.

By IceHockeyMan Editorial Team | Published: September 19, 2026, 06:12 CEST

Story Summary

Olomouc recovered from a sluggish start to beat Plzeň 3-2 in overtime, with Tomáš Černý netting the winner. The game turned late: Jakub Orsava cut the deficit to 2-1 with eight minutes remaining, Jakub Kos equalised in the final minute, and Černý struck in overtime after Plzeň defenceman Kristians Rubins stumbled over a linesman near the boards, freeing him for a breakaway against Nick Malík. Černý converted to secure two points. Assistant coach Petr Svoboda praised Olomouc’s response, while Plzeň assistant Václav Pletka accepted the unusual incident but rued his side’s failure to protect a 2-0 lead.

Key Facts

• Final score: HC Olomouc 3-2 HC Škoda Plzeň (after overtime).
• Winning goal: Tomáš Černý scored in overtime (listed as minute 62 in the match note).
• Sequence to the decisive goal: Kristians Rubins stumbled over a linesman at the boards, freeing Tomáš Černý for a breakaway against Plzeň goalkeeper Nick Malík.
• Černý, a 29-year-old defenceman, has played 281 Extraliga games.
• Jakub Orsava scored eight minutes before the end to make it 2-1.
• Jakub Kos equalised for Olomouc in the final minute to force overtime.
• Assistant coach Petr Svoboda said the team did not give up, praised the players’ effort and noted the importance of the victory for the squad’s confidence.
• Plzeň assistant Václav Pletka said the referee was part of the game and accepted the odd incident, but lamented his team’s failure to protect a 2-0 lead and secure the win.
• Olomouc had shown the same lack of movement and finishing as in a previous home defeat to Sparta, yet managed to produce goals in the final stages.
• Svoboda highlighted that Olomouc scored ‘dirty goals’ they had been waiting for, while Černý said the team resolved to play more responsibly in defence and push into the space in front of the opponent’s net.

IHM Discussion

The match was a study in momentum and fine margins. Olomouc began in a familiar, underwhelming fashion – slow in transition and wasteful in attack – mirroring a recent home defeat to Sparta. Still, the late responses from Orsava and Kos demonstrated resilience and belief, forcing overtime where an unusual incident proved decisive. Rubins’ stumble over the linesman opened a clear breakaway chance for Černý, who finished cleanly. The post-match reaction captured two sides of the result: Olomouc’s relief and lift in confidence after recovering the game, and Plzeň’s frustration at surrendering a two-goal lead. For Olomouc, converting late chances offers encouragement; for Plzeň, the result underlines the importance of seeing out favourable positions.

Why It Matters

The victory is a boost for Olomouc. Svoboda described it as important for the players’ confidence, particularly against a Plzeň side he said had played well last season. The late goals also rewarded Olomouc’s improved work around the opposition net. For Plzeň, allowing a 2-0 lead to disappear will sharpen the focus on managing key moments late in games.

Mini Q&A

What was the final score and how was the game decided?

Olomouc beat Plzeň 3-2 after overtime; Tomáš Černý scored the decisive overtime goal, listed at minute 62.

How did the decisive chance arise?

Plzeň defenceman Kristians Rubins accidentally stumbled over a linesman by the boards, which freed a path for Tomáš Černý to break away on goalkeeper Nick Malík.

Who scored Olomouc’s late goals to force extra time?

Jakub Orsava reduced the deficit eight minutes before the end and Jakub Kos equalised in the final minute to make it 2-2.

What did the coaches say after the match?

Olomouc assistant Petr Svoboda praised the players’ effort and said the win was vital for confidence; Plzeň assistant Václav Pletka accepted the unusual incident but lamented his team’s failure to close out the match after leading 2-0.

Did the report mention any tactical change from Olomouc?

Yes – Černý said that after the second period the team agreed to play more responsibly in defence and push harder into the space in front of the opponent’s net.

IHM Final View

The unusual overtime winner did not tell the whole story. Olomouc recovered from a two-goal deficit through late goals by Orsava and Kos before Černý finished the decisive breakaway. The comeback gives Olomouc a timely confidence lift, while Plzeň will regret allowing a 2-0 lead to slip away.