MHC Martin was forced to postpone the Extraliga games against Zilina and Liptovsky Mikulas scheduled for Friday and Sunday due to a infectious viral illness.
"Unfortunately, one of our players was diagnoed with an infectious viral disease and was quarantined" - said the club in a spress release. Since in this case must be carried out tests on all those who were in close contact with the patient, and make the necessary vaccinations, we were forced to cancel the trainings and of course the games." Team should be back on ice on October 28 for the game against Nitra
(23 Oct 2016)
The Executive Committee of Slovak Ice Hockey Federation has granted ten licenses for for the upcoming Extraliga confirming also the partecipation of Slovakia U20
As expected, ŠHK 37 Piestany have given up license due to financial difficulties and was replaced by MHK 32 Liptovský Mikuláš, back in Extraliga after seven seasons. HK Nove Zamky, winner of I Liga is the another newcomer
"I consider the return of Liptovský Mikuláš as very positive. It will bring the enthusiasm and the energy of a traditional hockey area. Finally, we consider this another step towards full economic stabilization of our top hockey league" commented the CEO of Pro-Hockey Richard Lintner.
(18 Aug 2016)