Five points, a hat trick and a clear 7:1 win. Alexander Ftáčnik had his day against Mad Vipers, but he is not turning the success into a one-man show. In the interview he raised a smile by comparing his partnership with Nikolas Ketner to NHL stars (in a "slightly" slowed-down version) and revealed that honest “Ružinov pickup games” are also behind his form. Read why he thinks 3rd place in the standings is deserved and whom he named as the savior of the game.

The offensive drought is a thing of the past. Team Beers enjoyed a real scoring spree in the first round after Christmas and, in a game that produced a full 11 goals, pushed past Knights. The lion's share of the credit goes to Michal Hlinka, who added an assist to his hat trick and became Player of the Week. Thanks to the win, Beers moved closer to the playoff zone, but Michal is keeping his feet on the ground. Read what he thinks decided the result and why they are looking forward to the Pohár nádeje as well.

The on-paper predictions in RAHL3 went up in smoke in the opening minutes. Night Riders caught standings leader HC LEV Senec off guard with a lightning start, and by the 5th minute the scoreboard already read 3:0. The hero of the game was Peter Kožuch, who shone with a hat trick and sealed the newcomers' spot in the elimination stage for good. In our interview he told us what was behind their success, why they respect one team in particular, and what the hat trick is going to cost his wallet in the locker room.

A goal fest in RAHL1 produced not only 11 goals but also a new Player of the Week. In a crucial game against Mad Vipers, Vladimír Lantoš went 2+2 and kept Neanderthals theoretically alive in the race for the top eight. In a candid interview, however, the former professional doesn’t just assess the 6:5 win – he takes a critical look back at his suspension from the start of the season and frankly admits whether his team even deserves the playoffs this year.

Frosty air, fast ice and emotions within arm’s reach. This Saturday, 31 January, Hlohovec becomes the venue for a special celebration of hockey. The municipal rink on Bezručova Street will welcome the RAHL Winter Classic, an event that pulls players and fans out of the routine of indoor arenas and brings hockey in its purest, rawest form. A lot is at stake in the three games across all league levels: from a fight for sheer survival in the season to the definitive confirmation of championship ambitions.

HC LEV Senec has a terrific November behind it. 5 games, 5 wins and form that commands respect. Michal Maličký left a big mark on that run, piling up 17 points (9+8) in November and becoming the scoring leader of all of RAHL3. In the interview he looked back on the season so far, talked about being surprised by his individual numbers, singled out goaltender Aďo Nogely and said plainly how he sees the playoffs for his team.

The Player of the Week in RAHL1 is Ivan Bajza, who killed off White Sharks' hopes with three goals. Things did not look rosy for Jokers in the game, but team chemistry and fighting to the very end paid off. In the interview Ivan revealed the recipe for the comeback, praised goalie Vizzi and explained why there is no room for arguments in their locker room. And the most important news for his teammates? Three goals means something sweet will be served.

Trailing 1:2 against an awkward opponent? For team Márna Snaha it was just a spur to play better. The main hero of the evening was Peter Martiška, who orchestrated the turnaround to a final score of 4:2 with three goals. Although a hat trick shines next to his name in the stats, he modestly highlights above all the team chemistry and his teammates' accurate passes. Read how he rates the important move up the standings and whether they are confident of holding a playoff position to the end.

Uličníci hit their stride in December, and the perfect record was orchestrated mainly by Dominik Vaniak. With 4 goals and 3 assists he became Player of the Month. In the interview he revealed that more practice and a change in the team's mindset are behind his scoring – thanks to which they are finally playing responsibly for the full 40 minutes.