tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707253363878567060.post2545438385152492628..comments2023-05-07T11:31:28.476+02:00Comments on Czech Hockey Report: Brno expresses interest in PalffyDerek O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00126016472764047665noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707253363878567060.post-64881271374398070952011-07-05T11:06:14.488+02:002011-07-05T11:06:14.488+02:00Thanks for your reply.
I've had a quick look...Thanks for your reply. <br /><br />I've had a quick look through the provisional Extraliga fixtures for when I'm going to be around. Dont think Sparta-Slavia or Vitkovice-Trinec are on then but Pardubice-Brno and Usti nad Labem-Chomutov seem to be playing each other then so, depending on where I am, I think I'll try to get to those 2 games.<br /><br />Have booked some return flights to Praha. Was just planning to travel around (mainly) Czech Republic and Slovakia for a couple of weeks, visit some places I've not been to before and hopefully watch some games on my travels if possible.<br /><br />Orli Znojmo could be a good idea. The EBEL seems like a very intriguing prospect-where you can watch a Croatian team play against Czech team in the 'Austrian' league. I was also reading about the Slovak team (HC Lev) who are playing in the KHL next season so if I make it into Slovakia I might try and see them and HC Kosice play if I have the time and can get tickets.<br /><br />Should be a good trip. Its 3-4 months before I go and I'm already looking forward to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707253363878567060.post-34636841080602818032011-07-02T22:44:45.135+02:002011-07-02T22:44:45.135+02:00It depends what area of the country you'll be ...It depends what area of the country you'll be in. Yes, Pardubice and Brno draw the largest crowds, so those are fun games. Good games to see are the "derbies". Pardubice-Brno is a good one--they played outdoors last season. But go to watch the Prague teams, Sparta & Slavia play each other. Or Trinec-Vitkovice (who met in the finals this year). <br /><br />In the 1.liga, I think Usti nad Labem-Chomutov is a good match-up. Close to each other and both top teams in the league. <br /><br />Orli Znojmo, who used to be in the Extraliga and spent the last couple of years in the 1.liga, will be playing in the Austrian EBEL this year. I'm curious to see a game there.<br /><br />If other readers have suggestions of good places/games to see, please mention them.Derek O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00126016472764047665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707253363878567060.post-56982952687046084072011-06-29T16:10:04.515+02:002011-06-29T16:10:04.515+02:00Hi Derek
Really like your blog. Have been followi...Hi Derek<br /><br />Really like your blog. Have been following it now for several months. I'm planning to visit Czech Republic later this year and am hoping to watch some hockey. Was wondering if you could offer me any advice on good teams to watch whilst I am there?<br /><br />I've been to Czech Republic before but the only game I've ever been to was a Sparta game in about 2004 so my knowledge is abit limited. I gather that Pardubice and Brno have good fan support-is that right? Are they any other teams that it would be really good to see?<br /><br />Are they any teams in the lower leagues that get relatively big attendences or who have passionate support? I was thinking about maybe trying to see either Jihlava or Usti Nad Labem? I know Vsetin used to be good but they seem to be in 3rd division now. <br /><br />I appreciate this isnt really on topic-although I would like to see Palffy play if he signs for Brno-but I wasnt sure how else to contact you.<br /><br />Any advice would be great.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />RobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com