Kometa Brno – Litvínov 3:4 (after OT)
final/OT
HC Kometa Brno
3:4 (1:3, 1:0, 1:0, 0:1)
HC VERVA Litvinov
Wednesday 14.11.2012, 18:00 • KAJOTbet Arena, Brno • Tipsport extraliga (CZE)
     
    A very tough game full of emotion today with lots of penalties on both sides and but saw some exciting hockey action and plenty of hard hits. Litvinov came out on top in the end with a goal in overtime and great goaltending by Litvinov's Pavel Francouz who was also voted Player of the Game and for Kometa it was Jakub Svoboda.

    Thanks for joining us tonight and we look forward to seeing you at the next game! (21:00:42)
     
    Game over.
     
    63:45
    Goal for Litvinov!

    A quick turnover in the neutral zone leads to ROMAN PSURNY who gets into the corner and shoots the puck on the net which somehow falls behind Trvaj for the game winning goal. Assisted by Michal Travnicek
     
    63:05
    Litvinov manages to attack the Kometa net but their chance is quickly pushed out
     
    63:00
    Two minutes left in overtime
     
    61:50
    Kometa continues to hold the offensive zone and putting a lot of pressure on Francouz who has really played and excellent game today, saving a lot of would-be goals
     
    61:28
    Visiting team at full strength.
     
    61:00
    Kometa continues to play 4 on 3 as Litvinov serves their penalty and are shooting at the net from all sides, however Francouz is careful and gloves a shot to whistle the play
     
    60:26
    Kometa pushes towards the net and manages to crash the net but the shot off the rebound goes wide
     
    60:01
    Overtime began.
     
    A very interesting 3rd period which once again was full of emotion on both sides as Litvinov tried hard to keep their 3-2 lead over Kometa. Again a lot of penalties and in the end Kometa's Zohorna managed to put the puck in the net off a rebound during a powerplay to tie the game. Now we will have a 5-minute overtime period, which can be followed by a shootout if no goal is scored.
     
    Litvinov's Viktor Hubl is arguing with the referees and is given a 10-minute penalty and game misconduct for unsportsmanlike conduct
     
    60:00
    3rd period finished.
     
    59:50
    Kometa calmly controls the puck in their own end as the period counts down
     
    59:35
    Litvinov ices the puck
     
    59:26
    Penalty called to Litvinov for unsportsmanlike conduct
     
    59:26
    Kometa rushes the net but one player is pushed from behind and crashes into both Francouz and the net, pushing it off it's pins. Penalty will be called to Litvinov
     
    59:10
    And the games tied at 3-3, the crowd is going wild and Kometa are keeping up the pressure!
     
    58:41
    Goal for Kometa!

    Kometa wins the faceoff and form a box in the offensive zone. They pass they puck around and take a hard shot from the point by Tomas Divisek. The puck rebounds to HYNEK ZOHORNA who puts the puck past Francouz to tie the game! Assisted by Tomas Divisek and Jan Hruska
     
    58:26
    Kometa takes this chance to call a timeout as they have a powerplay in the final minute and a half left in this 3rd period. Should be interesting to see if they can use it to tie the game
     
    58:26
    Penalty called to Litvinov's Juraj Majdan for interference
     
    58:00
    2 minutes left in the game
     
    57:50
    Litvinov clears the red line and dump the puck as they change lines
     
    57:30
    Shot on Kometa's net stopped easily by Trvaj
     
    57:09
    Kometa is trying to create some scoring chances but Litvinov is defending hard to keep their 1-goal lead
     
    56:45
    Once again, Brno's KajotBet Arena is sold out with 7200 people in attendance
     
    56:45
    Offside called on Kometa
     
    56:00
    Litvinov tries to attack but their attempt is shut down at the blueline
     
    55:20
    Kometa continue to buzz the Litvinov net but still can't get any good shots off
     
    54:50
    Nice shot on net as Kometa gains the offensive zone but that's batted away by the goalie
     
    54:10
    Litvinov dumps the puck but Kometa quickly gather and move into the neutral zone
     
    53:47
    Kometa get a shot off the faceoff but Francouz covers up
     
    53:45
    Another icing by Litvinov
     
    53:39
    Icing by Litvinov
     
    53:30
    A quick play by Kometa ends up with a hard shot on net from the top of the circles but Francouz is ever caeful and freezes the puck
     
    53:00
    The crowd is on their feet cheering on Kometa, hoping to give the players the momentum they need to tie the game
     
    52:43
    Faceoff in front of Litvinov's net
     
    52:43
    Kometa regroups behind their net and attempt to move the puck forwards. A hard shot at Francouz is stopped by the goaltender and play is whistled
     
    52:00
    Visiting team at full strength.
     
    52:00
    Litvinov carries the puck out and down the ice but a bad pass leaves the puck back in their own end
     
    51:25
    A couple of good chances by Kometa but Francouz covers up
     
    51:00
    A couple of shots on net by Kometa but none that seem dangerous enough
     
    50:30
    Kometa changes lines, move the puck forwards and gain the offensive zone
     
    49:50
    2 minutes left in the powerplay and still no real chances by Kometa as Litvinov continues to effectively defend their penalty kill
     
    49:32
    Play whistled down in Litvinov's zone as Francouze covers up a loose puck
     
    49:10
    Litvinov dumps the puck after winning the faceoff and Kometa start out from behind their net as they attempt to go forwards.
     
    48:58
    Another foul hit by a Litvinov player leaves Zohorna lying on the ice by the boards between the teams' benches and again no penalty is called.
     
    48:31
    Play stopped as puck deflected over glass. Faceoff on Litvinov's blueline
     
    48:00
    Kometa continues to hold the zone, shooting from all angles.. They quickly change lines as the puck is dumped into the corner
     
    47:30
    Shot on net and rebound missed by another Kometa player!
     
    47:07
    Faceoff at center ice
     
    47:00
    Kometa is trying hard to utilize the powerplay as they dump the puck in but are called offside
     
    46:52
    Litvinov's Karel Kubat sent off for 5 minutes plus game misconduct for kneeing
     
    46:52
    Another fight breaks out near the Litvinov blueline as one of their players blindsides a Kometa forward. Refs are discussing and penalties will be called for sure
     
    46:00
    Litvinov capture a pass and races down on a breakaway but Trvaj holds his ground and the deke is deflected where Kometa presses forwards
     
    45:30
    Kometa exerting huge pressure in front of Francouz's net but don't manage to get a shot on net
     
    44:50
    Icing not called on a dump in by Litvinov
     
    44:30
    Offside called on Kometa but they manage to win the faceoff and dump the puck in where Litvinov is having trouble getting the puck out
     
    44:00
    Mistake by Kometa's defence leads to a quick but easy shot for Litvinov, Trvaj calmly blocks and passes the puck off to a defenceman
     
    43:30
    A great chance for Kometa as Svoboda raced down the ice, pulled around behind the net and managed to get a shot into a mass of players blocking an empty net.
     
    43:00
    Kometa gains the zone and hold the puck in the corner, Litvinov tries to break out but Kometa dumps the puck back in
     
    42:30
    No real activity from either team as play is mostly between the bluelines with few attacks on the net
     
    42:00
    Play is stopped as Litvinov's net is pushed out of place by their own player but no penalty is called.
     
    41:30
    Hard slapshot from the blueline is stopped by Francouz and Litvinov head back up the ice
     
    40:30
    Litvinov wins the faceoff but Kometa manages to gain control of the puck and move into the offensive zone where their player is tripped and held down in the slot but no penalty called. Litvinov manages to dump the puck out
     
    40:01
    3rd period began.
     
    The 2nd period showed a lot more hockey than penalties as Kometa manages to get tone goal closer to Litvinov. Several penalties were however called and both teams tried to take advantage of multiple powerplays but both teams penalty-kill lines did their job and allowed very few shots on goal. Towards the end another fight ensued as Kubat elbowed Petrovicky in the head causing him to lose his helmet and players from both teams joined in the fray.
    Shots on goal
    Litvinov 8
    Kometa 20
     
    40:00
    2nd period finished.
     
    39:54
    Once again we're seeing a lot of emotion from the players on the ice and today's penalty summary grows even longer
     
    39:54
    Penalties called to...
    Litvinov: Karel Kubat for elbowing, PetrKousalik for roughing

    Kometa: Radim Bicanek for roughing, Robert Petrovicky for roughing
     
    39:54
    Another fight breaks out after a Litvinov player takes down a Kometa player and knocks his helmet off. This should be interesting!
     
    39:00
    Kometa unable to break out of their own zone as Litvinov cover the blueline but they regroup and race towards Litvinov's net.
     
    38:20
    Puck dumped in by Kometa and they race in but Litvinov holds their ground and get the puck back out to center ice
     
    37:35
    Kometa tried really hard to use the powerplay but couldn't find the back of the net. Litvinov serves their penalty and race up the right side, fire the puck and Trvaj confidently covers up
     
    37:25
    Visiting team at full strength.
     
    37:20
    Shot on Francouz stopped and play is whistled down
     
    37:00
    Kometa race into the zone and get the puck behind Litvinov's net but one of the defencemen is able to throw the puck down the ice
     
    36:42
    Play is stopped for a hand-pass as the puck is fought over in the corner
     
    35:50
    Several great chances by Kometa as they try to even the score on a powerplay but Litvinov's goalie Francouz is holding his net very well
     
    35:30
    Kometa wins the faceoff in front of Francouz and get a quick shot off from the point but that's stopped by Francouz
     
    35:25
    Litvinov called for interference and Jiri Zeman heads to the penalty box.
     
    35:10
    Goal for Kometa!


    MARTIN DOCEKAL snaps up a rebound off of a shot and puts the puck into an empty net! Assisted by Leos Cermak and Miloslav Horava
     
    34:50
    A quick turnaround by Kometa and they go 4-3 but the shot goes wide
     
    34:40
    A great play by Kometa in the offensive corner rewards them with a low shot on goal which deflected but Francouz covers it up before any one is able to get to the puck
     
    34:00
    Litvinov dumps the puck back in but Kometa manages to intercept and rush forwards. Puck is dumped back out by Litvinov and they get a faceoff in Kometa's zone
     
    33:45
    Kometa breaks out but are stopped at centre ice
     
    33:25
    Offside called as Litvinov attempts to gain the offensive zone again
     
    33:20
    Home team at full strength.
     
    33:10
    Litvinov dumps the puck in and gain the zone but Kometa again gets the puck out
     
    33:00
    Shot from the point blocked by Kometa's defence and they ice the puck
     
    32:35
    Faceoff is won by Litvinov and they manage to keep the zone and pass the puck in front of the net where Trvaj stops it cold. Some pushing around occurs but no penalty is called.
     
    32:15
    Dangerous shot from the point by Zeman as Litvinov continues to pressure Kometa in their own zone
     
    31:45
    Kometa dumps the puck down the ice but Litvinov regroups and start to move forwards. Kometa's defence manage to stop them and dump the puck
     
    31:18
    Another penalty is called to Kometa as Tomas Malec crosschecks a Litvinov player in the corner
     
    30:30
    One referee is pinned down in the corner as players from Kometa and Litvinov fall down on him
     
    30:00
    Litvinov manage to dump the puck down the ice but Kometa quickly gets back onto the offensive
     
    29:30
    Litvinov is holding the offensive blueline and not letting Kometa get going but a pass gets through and Francouz glvoves a shot as referees call for a faceoff
     
    29:00
    Kometa is holding the puck behind Litvinov's net but lose the puck for a moment before regaining it in the neutral zone
     
    28:42
    Francouz comes out of the net to cover up a loose puck that gets by the defence
     
    28:30
    Kometa tries to gain the slot area but are pushed back
     
    28:00
    Shot from the point blocked by Litvinov and they race up the ice
     
    27:40
    Great chance for Kometa as 2 quick passes and a shot go off Francouz who holds the puck for a faceoff. Kometa has definitely started to play more agressively
     
    27:05
    Visiting team at full strength.
     
    26:16
    Home team at full strength.
     
    26:15
    Kometa brings the puck back to their zone and try to set up as their player comes out of the penalty box
     
    26:02
    Puck is deflected over the boards and play is stopped. Faceoff will be Litvinov's defensive zone
     
    25:52
    Faceoff in front of Francouz
     
    25:35
    Both teams are now playing with 4 players on the ice
     
    25:21
    Litvinov safely ices the puck as their first penalty expires
     
    25:15
    Kometa has the man-advantage and definitely are trying to use the 4on3 to get another goal as they get a great shot off which is stopped by Francouz
     
    25:04
    Penalty called to Litvinov's Petr Kousalik for interference
     
    24:20
    Faceoff in front of Trvaj's net is won by Kometa and they break out up the ice but are stopped at the blueline
     
    24:17
    Penalty called to Kometa's Tomas Divisek for tripping
     
    23:45
    Kometa dumps the puck into the offensive zone and are circling, waiting for an ideal shot which narrowly misses the net
     
    23:30
    And a penalty is called to Litvinov's Viktor Hubl for hooking as Tomas Divisek tried to wrap around the Litvinov net
     
    22:50
    Another great chance for Kometa is blocked and they continue to hold the zone even after several attempts to clear the puck by Litvinov and play is stopped as Francouz catches a wild shot
     
    22:18
    Litvinov manages to get the puck out of their zone after a persistant attack by Kometa
     
    21:30
    Faceoff won by Litvinov but Kometa manages to get the puck as both teams fight over the puck in the corner
     
    21:00
    Litvinov gain control in the offensive zone but Kometa breaks out suddenly and get a shot off on Francouz and two more rebounds are thrown at the net but play is stopped as Francouz covers up
     
    20:26
    Faceoff to Trvaj's left after Litvinov shoots but the puck is saved
     
    20:05
    Kometa win the faceoff but are pushed back into their own zone
     
    20:01
    2nd period began.
     
    A very emotional first period as both teams receive multiple penalties and a fight broke out after a play by Kometa on Litvinov's goaltender. Several personal penalties are called as well as several players receive misconducts. Fans at the KajotBet Arena are calling for the heads of the referees on spikes and are letting their frustration show with how Kometa has been playing so far.
     
    Shots on goal:
    Kometa - 10
    Litvinov - 3
     
    20:00
    1st period finished.
     
    19:59
    Icing by Litvinov with less than a second to go in the 1st period
     
    19:27
    Another quick chance by Kometa is thwarted by Francouz
     
    19:19
    A sneak pass from behind Litvinov's net almost gets through but Francouz covers it up quickly
     
    19:00
    Tomas Divisek manages to go 2on1 on Litvinov's net and shoots but the puck is caught by Francouz and a faceoff ensues to his right.
     
    18:20
    Dangerous shot is blocked by Trvaj as Litvinov continues to hold the offensive zone and circling the puck
     
    17:40
    Litvinov break out of their own zone and are manage to get near Trvaj's net but don't get a shot off as Kometa turns it around and dump the puck
     
    17:10
    Home team at full strength.
     
    17:05
    Visiting team at full strength.
     
    16:25
    Penalty to Litvinov's Jakub Cerny for unsportsmanlike conduct
     
    16:25
    Just for interest, the first period has taken over 40 minutes to play so far...
     
    16:25
    Goal for Kometa!

    And Kometa finally is able to strike back with a great play that JAN HRUSKA finds the back of the net!! Assisted by Jakub Svoboda
     
    16:10
    Both teams are now playing with 4 players on the ice
     
    15:51
    Penalty to Litvinov for unsportsmanlike conduct 2 +10 minutes
     
    15:51
    Kometa are playing 4 on 3 and are setting up in the offensive zone for a good shot which is ripped from the point but goes wide. Kometa continues to hold the zone and Francouz catches a wristshot as Kometa's Jan Svrcek is called 2 mintues for roughing.
     
    14:50
    Kometa tries to capitalize on a powerplay but Francouz covers up and Kometa's Tomas Divisek is penalized for slashing
     
    14:08
    Penalty to Litvinov's Jakub Cerny for hooking
     
    14:08
    Home team at full strength.
     
    12:01
    Penalties are called out as follows:
    Litvinov:
    - Jan Brejcak 5 minutes plus game misconduct
    - Jiri Gula 2 minutes for roughing
    - Ondrej Jurcik 2 minutes for roughing
    Kometa:
    - Tomas Malec 2 minutes for roughing
    - Miroslav Holec 2 minutes for roughing
    - Martin Docekal 2 minutes for roughing
     
    07:27
    Goal for Litvinov!

    KAREL KUBAT scores a goal for Litvinov. Assisted by Viktor Hubl and Frantisek Lukes
     
    12:01
    The fight is broken up by the referees but penalties are called to both teams. The team captains are discussing with the referees to decide what penalties will be handed out and to whom.
     
    12:01
    And a fight breaks out in Litvinov's defence zone after Kometa get a shot off on a 3 on 2.
     
    11:46
    Faceoff to the right of Trvaj won by Kometa and they desperately try to attack.
     
    11:30
    Visiting team at full strength.
     
    11:15
    Kometa try one last offensive play up the ice but Litvinov succesfully kills their penalty
     
    10:50
    Kometa regroup behind their net and race forwards but Litvinov manages to ice the puck
     
    10:20
    Home team at full strength.
     
    09:40
    A quick break-pass up the ice and Litvinov manage to get a quick shot off which is deflected away by Trvaj
     
    09:21
    Both teams are now playing with 4 players on the ice as they each serve out there respective penalties
     
    09:21
    Penalty to Litvinov's Jan Holub for elbowing
     
    08:25
    Kometa dumps the puck all the way down the ice but Litvinov manages to come forwards on an attack which is turned around by Kometa
     
    08:13
    Faceoff to the right of Francouz is won by Litvinov and a penalty is called to Kometa's Roman Erat who gets 2 +10 minutes for crosschecking from behind
     
    08:02
    A great shot by Kometa from the right circle deflected wide by Francouz
     
    07:40
    Visiting team at full strength.
     
    07:00
    Kometa continues to work their powerplay but Litvinov manages to ice the puck
     
    06:45
    Kometa are trying hard to get their first goal but Litvinov is defending well and Kometa's shot is saved by Francouz
     
    06:15
    Kometa moves into the offensive zone but lose the puck
     
    05:35
    Penalty to Litvinov's Jan Brejcak for tripping
     
    03:30
    Litvinov continue to hold up the pressure, shooting the puck dangerously from the point and Trvaj had what to do to prevent another goal. Kometa moved forwards qiuckly and got a shot off from the right circle which was gloved down by Francouz
     
    03:00
    Litvinov are having a great start to the game, scoring 2 goals in less than 2 minutes and continue to apply pressure on Kometa's defence.
     
    01:43
    Goal for Litvinov!

    Another quick goal for Litvinov scored by MICHAL TRAVNICEK, Martynek and Stritesky on the assist.
     
    19:13
    Goal for Litvinov!

    Taking advantage of the early powerplay, Litvinov scores on a quick wristshot from inside the slot by FRANTISEK LUKES, assisted by Viktor Hubl.
     
    00:15
    Penalty to Kometa's Tomas Divisek for tripping
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    Welcome. Game starts at 18:00.
    Commentary by

    Adam Dolezalek

    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 17. Hruska (Svoboda), 36. Docekal (Cermak, Horava), 59. Zohorna (Divisek, Bicanek) - 20. Lukes (Hubl), 2. Travnicek (Martynek, Stritesky), 8. Kubat (Hubl, Lukes), 64. Psurny (Travnicek)

    HC Kometa Brno: Trvaj, (Falter) - Zizka, Kovacik, Valach, Krejcirik, Bicanek, Svrcek, Malec - Erat, Holec, Cermak, Zohorna, Horava, Korejs, Petrovicky, Nemec, Hruska, Svoboda, Wasserbauer, Divisek, Docekal
    HC VERVA Litvinov: Francouz (Franek) - Zeman, Stritesky, Holub, Kousalik, Kubat, Posmyk, Gula, Brejcak - Travnicek, Psurny, Lukes, Cerny, Hubl, Martynek, Kubincak, Jurcik, Majdan, Frolik, Hanzl, Rapac
    Referees: Mikula, Polak - Jindra, Skopal
    Attendance: 7200