Jan Kempný Confirms Return to Czech Extraliga After Year in Sweden

After spending the 2024–2025 season with Sparta Prague in the Czech Extraliga, defenseman Michal Kempný confirmed his return to the league following a year abroad in Sweden. The 35-year-old Slovak-born player, who holds Czech citizenship through naturalization, had joined Brynäs IF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) for the 2025–2026 campaign after three seasons with … Read more

Czech Hockey Frustration: Loss to Canada & Referee Complaints at 2026 Olympics

Czechia’s Olympic Hopes Dashed by Canada in Quarterfinal Clash Milan, Italy – February 18, 2026 – A hard-fought contest at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan ended in disappointment for the Czech Republic men’s hockey team, as they fell to Canada 5-0 in the quarterfinal round. Despite a spirited performance and a strong showing from … Read more