Hockey arena in Vyškov na Moravě

The arena was built in 1973, but hasn't been home to a men's team (in the hockey pyramid) since MBK Vyškov folded after the 2009-10 season when they played in the 4th tier.  The stadium has a capacity of 3,000.  The city wants to rebuilt the arena at a cost of 169 million crowns at some point in the near future.  Currently, the arena has a classic feel to it, and seems to have had little to no work done on it over the past 7 years.  Stepping into the arena is like stepping back in time.

February 7, 2016 - Friendly - HFK Olomouc 1 Ústí u Hranic 2

Februarz 7, 2016

HFK Olomouc (III) 1 Ústí u Hranic (V) 2

Attendance - 25

Holice is a part of Olomouc and has a population of around 6,400.  The football pitch is located just off the main road.  If you do not have a car, Holice can be reached by bus from the main train station.

HFK Olomouc was a decent little club that bounced between the 2nd and 3rd divisions for a few years.  However, they are struggling a little now on and off the field.  A perfect example was watching them lose to a 5th division side. 

Of interest to some is that Marek Heinz is still playing for HFK.  He is now 38 years old but he has played for Sigma Olomouc, Hamburger, Dukla Prague, Ostrava, Borussia Monchengladbach, Galatasary, Saint-Etienne, Nantes and he has 30 caps for the Czech national team.  Marek is from Olomouc so it makes sense for him to play for a local side as his playing days wind down.

I hate winter friendlies, which is why I have not been posting as much as of late. 

Nov 15, 2015 - Mostkovice 2 Slatinice 3

November 15, 2015
Mostkovice 2 Slatinice 3 (6th tier)
Attendance - 50

A freezing and wet November day.  It was the last game of the Autumn season for me, and it ended up being quite entertaining.  Most people were huddled around the bar drinking beer despite the weather.  A few other people were sitting under the only covered stand, and few hardy people were standing out in the rain.

Grand Prix Prostějov - Memoriál Otmara Malečka

August 28, 2015

Grand Prix Prostějov - Memorial Otmara Malečka

Attendance - 25

The Grand Prix Prostějov has been running for a number of years and has attracted cyclists from around Europe.  Attendance is higher in the evening when the finals are usually held.  The velodrome in Prostějov might be torn down at some point over the next few years to make way for a new Olympic training centre.

Okresní Přebor Prostějov - Oct 10, 2015 - Přemyslovice 1 Haná Prostějov 3

Okresní Přebor Prostějov - 8th tier
October 10, 2015
Přemyslovice 1 Haná Prostějov 3
Attendance - 55

Another trip to Přemyslovice, which meant a train from Prostějov to Stražisko and from there a 3km walk over the hills to Přemyslovice.  The village is in the hills, and the weather was freezing for early October.

Haná was made to work hard throughout the game and were probably quite fortunate to have a 3-0 lead at HT.  Přemyslovice probably should have scored early on if not for a fantastic save from the Haná keeper.  The visitors took their chances well, which could not be said for the hosts.