The Player of the Week in RAHL 2 is Matej Jurčák. His team, Alpha, managed to turn the game against Lions around and win 4:1. Jurčák was one of the hardest-working players on the ice, left his mark at key moments and spurred the team on to a disciplined performance. In the interview we go back over the decisive stretches, what worked in the Alpha Hockey Team’s system and what, on the other hand, still needs fine-tuning before the next rounds. We also talk about the locker room’s mindset after the win and where the team wants to head in terms of results.

In Round 8 of RAHL2, HC Senec added another important entry to the standings by beating Lions 3:0. The main figure of the game was forward Adrián Gurčík, who steered his team toward the win with two accurate shots. The modest scorer does not take the credit, however, and in his words the success is above all down to teamwork and his teammate’s great passes.

HK Petržalka had to wait longer for its first points of the season than this team is used to. Only in Round 4 did the bad luck finally end, when the Petržalka side beat Lions convincingly, 4:0. We talked about the breakthrough win, a shorthanded goal “Handzuš-style,” and how important a pregame buffet can be with Jozef Kocún – the RAHL2 Player of Round 4, who contributed to the win with a goal and an assist in his season debut.

The Player of the Month for September in RAHL 2 is Uličníci Pressburg forward Christian Badalov. At the start of the season he managed to score 6 goals and add one assist, becoming one of his team’s main driving forces. Even though he went into the season with practically no summer training, he showed excellent vision, efficiency and a feel for the game. In the interview he revealed how things went for him, how he sees the start of the season and what he considers Uličníci’s biggest strength.

The Player of Round 7 in RAHL 2 is Tomáš Šimek of the Hockey For All team. In the game against Trnava Beast he shone with two goals, both of them shorthanded no less. With his performance he contributed significantly to an important win and confirmed that, even though he has struggled for points so far this season, he is still one of the team’s key players. In the interview he assessed the game, highlighted the opponent’s qualities and revealed what he expects from the rounds ahead.

Šimon Rezbárik scored two goals and added one assist in his first RAHL game, helping Trnava Beast beat the experienced HK Petržalka B team 4:2

How many minutes did you skate today? How many shots did you take, and how quickly do you recover between shifts? SZALH brings you an app for Garmin watches that tracks your game, practice or pickup session — and will soon connect your data to your player profile on the league website.

Amateur hockey is back on the ice. RAHL1 and RAHL3 open the season on Saturday, 5 September, and RAHL2 joins in on Sunday. There are 33 registered teams at the start and 332 regular-season games.

The season isn't over yet – the real highlight is still to come! Get your team ready for the Slovak Amateur Championship, which takes place on 22–24 May in Ružinov, Bratislava. Games with live commentary, a battle for prize money and a fantastic atmosphere for the final. Come show what you're made of and fight for the trophy that goes to the overall hockey champion.