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Czech Extraliga
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Current season, competition or edition: 2024–25 Czech Extraliga season | |
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| Formerly | Czechoslovak First Ice Hockey League |
|---|---|
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Founded | 1993 |
| No. of teams | 14 |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Most recent champion | HC Kometa Brno (14th title) |
| Most titles | HC Kometa Brno (14 titles–overall) VHK Vsetín, HC Oceláři Třinec (6 titles–ELH) |
| Broadcasters | Česká televize, O2 TV, Fanseat, HockeyTV |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Czech 1.liga |
| International cup | Champions Hockey League |
| Related competitions | Czech 1.liga Czech 2.liga |
| Official website | Tipsport Extraliga |
The Czech Extraliga (Czech: Extraliga ledního hokeje, ELH) is the highest-level ice hockey league in the Czech Republic. It was created in 1993 following the peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia midway through the 1992–93 Czechoslovak Extraliga season (which all Slovak and Czech teams played to completion). The league's season usually takes place between September and April and features 14 teams.
Teams from the ELH participate in the IIHF's annual European tournament in the CHL. During the 2022–23 CHL season, the ELH was ranked the No. 5 league in Europe, allowing them to send their top three teams to compete in the CHL.
Naming and sponsorship
[edit]The name of the league is leased to a general sponsor and changes frequently.
- 1999–2000 – Staropramen Extraliga
- 2001–2002 – Český Telecom Extraliga
- 2003–2006 – Tipsport Extraliga
- 2007–2010 – O2 Extraliga
- 2010–current – Tipsport Extraliga
League format
[edit]14 teams compete in the league, with the top 12 teams at the end of the season qualifying for post-season play to determine the national champion. The top 4 teams qualify directly to the best-of-seven quarterfinals, while the teams that finish fifth through 12th play a play-in series (best-of-five) to determine who will join them. The 14th team after the regular season plays the play-out group play with the winner of the First League in a qualifying group (best-of-seven), with the winner qualifying for the Extraliga the following season while second team play in the First League.
During the 2011–12 season, the association of Czech Extraliga managers attempted to close the league to prevent any relegations to or promoting from the second tier national league and also set a maximum salary cap similar to the NHL system.[1] However, after some legal difficulties and strong opposition by the public, the whole proposition was scrapped and a system that allows promotions and relegations between divisions continues.
History
[edit]
The league was founded in 1993, after the separation of Czechoslovakia put an end to the Czechoslovak First Ice Hockey League. The first season was won by HC Olomouc, who won the title after defeating HC Pardubice 3 games to 1. HC Slavia Praha and HC Dadák Vsetín were promoted from the First League after beating HC Stadion Hradec Králové and HC Vajgar Jindřichův Hradec in the qualifying series. The 1993–94 season was the only season Vajgar ever participated in the Extraliga, while Hradec Králové would return to the league some twenty years later as Mountfield HK.
The 1994–95 season marked the beginning of the Vsetín dynasty. In its first year in the league, HC Dadák Vsetín finished first in the regular season and later won the playoffs, beating AC ZPS Zlín 3 to 1. Vsetín would go on to win the next four installments of the Extraliga, with the team usually finishing first in the regular season as well. No team ever even came close to matching the feat of dominance that was shown by Vsetín throughout the second half of the 1990s.
In the 1995–96 season, the league expanded from 12 to 14 teams. This was the final expansion made to the league and 14 teams have been playing in the league ever since.
The 1998–99 season would be the last for one of the league's most traditional participants, HC Dukla Jihlava. The team lost the qualification series against HC Znojemsti Orli. Dukla later appeared in the 2004–05 installment of the Czech Extraliga, putting up a non-impressive 6-0-5-40 record and were relegated that same season.
In the 1999–2000 season, HC Sparta Praha broke Vsetín's five year long winning streak, defeating them in the finals. This was the only time Vsetín was defeated in the finals, as they would get their revenge and beat Sparta in the finals a season later. The 2000–01 season was the last time Vsetín managed to advance to the finals, and the team began falling further down in the standings every season since.
Sparta won their second title in the 2001–02 season. The title would stay in Prague the next season as well, however, this time Sparta's main rival, Slavia, won the title. The title would then be won by Hamé Zlín (2003–04 season) and HC Moeller Pardubice (2004–05 season) before one of the Prague teams captured it again.
For the first and only time, Sparta and Slavia would appear in the finals in the 2005–06 season. Sparta was the more successful team out of the pair, triumphing over Slavia 4 games to 2. Sparta would win the cup in the next season as well, this time defeating the 2004-05 champion Pardubice in 6 games.
Vsetín's run in the Extraliga would come to an end after the 2006–07 season. The Czech Ice Hockey Association would revoke the club's Extraliga license due to the team's enormous debt, forcing them to fold. As a result, no other teams were relegated that season and the First League champions, HC Slovan Ústečtí Lvi, were automatically promoted to the Extraliga. The 2007–08 season was the only season Slovan ever appeared in the Extraliga, as they were relegated back to the First League at the end of the season.
Since the 2006–07 season, 3 points have been awarded for a regulation win and 2 points for an overtime/shootout victory, while the defeated team in overtime/shootout gets 1 point. If necessary, penalty shots are used to decide games after overtime. Also from the 2006–07 season through the 2007–08 season there was only one assist credited for each goal instead of the standard two that other leagues credit. This rule change affected league statistics in a negative manner, and so the rule was changed back to the standard two assists starting in the 2008–09 season.
Slavia Prague would defeat HC Energie Karlovy Vary in the finals in the 2007–08 season. The same teams appeared in the finals a year later, this time with the opposite outcome. Pardubice then captured its second and third title in the 2009–10 and 2011–12 seasons, respectively. HC Oceláři Třinec won their first title in the 2010–11 season.
The first open-air hockey game since the 1960s took place during the 2010–11 season in Pardubice. The attendance for this game was record breaking, with 17,140 people in the crowd. The home team squared off against HC Kometa Brno, for whom this was their first season back in the Extraliga since 1995. Pardubice won this game 4–2.
HC Mountfield České Budějovice was forced to sell its license after the 2012–13 season, due to an interesting dispute. At the end of the season, Extraliga announced that Radegast would be the new beer sponsor for the league. However, Mountfield had a naming rights agreement with Budweiser Budvar Brewery at the time, and would therefore be unable to sell any other kind of beer at their stadium. As a result of Extraliga and the club not being able to reach an agreement, the team sold its license to Hradec Králové, thus forming Mountfield HK.
For the 2019–20 season, Piráti Chomutov descended to the lower league, while Rytíři Kladno returns to the league after five years. This is mainly thanks to the engagement of Jaromír Jágr, who became recently both owner and a player in the club.
Current teams
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Teams competing in Czech Extraliga in the 2023–24 season.
| Team | City | Arena | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kometa Brno | Brno | Winning Group Arena | 7,700 |
| HC Olomouc | Olomouc | Zimní stadion Olomouc | 5,500 |
| Mountfield HK | Hradec Králové | ČPP Arena | 7,700 |
| Energie Karlovy Vary | Karlovy Vary | KV Arena | 7,500 |
| BK Mladá Boleslav | Mladá Boleslav | Ško-Energo Aréna | 4,200 |
| Bílí Tygři Liberec | Liberec | Tipsport Arena | 7,250 |
| Verva Litvínov | Litvínov | Ivan Hlinka Stadion | 6,011 |
| Dynamo Pardubice | Pardubice | Enteria arena | 10,194 |
| Škoda Plzeň | Plzeň | Logspeed CZ Arena | 8,236 |
| HC Motor České Budějovice | České Budějovice | Budvar Arena | 6,421 |
| Sparta Praha | Prague | O2 Arena | 17,383 |
| Oceláři Třinec | Třinec | Werk Arena | 5,400 |
| Vítkovice Ridera | Ostrava | Ostravar Aréna | 10,004 |
| Rytíři Kladno | Kladno | ČEZ Stadion | 5,200 |
Past champions
[edit]by Year
[edit]by club
[edit]| Club | Winners | Runners-up | Third place | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC Oceláři Třinec | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2011, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| VHK Vsetín | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001 |
| HC Sparta Praha | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2000, 2002, 2006, 2007 |
| HC Pardubice | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2005, 2010, 2012 |
| HC Zlín | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2004, 2014 |
| HC Slavia Praha | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2003, 2008 |
| HC Kometa Brno | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2017, 2018, 2025 |
| HC Liberec | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2016 |
| Energie Karlovy Vary | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2009 |
| HC Verva Litvínov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2015 |
| HC Olomouc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1994 |
| HC Škoda Plzeň | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2013 |
| HC Vítkovice Steel | 0 | 4 | 2 | – |
| HC České Budějovice | 0 | 0 | 3 | – |
| HC Kladno | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| HC Znojmo | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| Mountfield HK | 0 | 1 | 1 | – |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Czech Extraliga Managers Want to Close the League". eurohockey.com. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Czech Extraliga.
- Czech Extraliga official website (in Czech)
- Czech Extraliga at Hokej.cz (in Czech)
- Hokej iDNES.cz
Czech Extraliga
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League Overview
Naming and Sponsorship
The Czech Extraliga, established in 1993 following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, was initially known simply as the Czech Extraliga from 1993 to 2007, during which period it operated without a title sponsor in its official name despite occasional corporate partnerships.[2] From 2007 to 2010, it was branded as the O2 Extraliga under a sponsorship agreement with the telecommunications company O2 Czech Republic. From 2010 onward, the league adopted sponsored naming conventions more prominently, reflecting a strategy to leverage corporate funding for sustainability and growth. This evolution underscores the league's reliance on sponsorship revenue to support professional operations in a competitive European hockey landscape.[10] Since the 2010-11 season, Tipsport, a prominent Czech betting and gaming company, has served as the title sponsor, renaming the league the Tipsport Extraliga—a designation that persists as of 2025. This deal provides substantial financial backing, estimated in the multimillion-crown range annually though exact figures remain confidential, funding core operations such as player salaries, facility maintenance, and league-wide events while also granting Tipsport prominent branding rights, including jersey logos and arena affiliations.[11][2] Tipsport's involvement extends beyond naming, playing a pivotal role in enhancing the league's commercial ecosystem through integrated services like live match streaming on its betting platform, which has boosted user engagement and attendance by tying hockey content directly to wagering opportunities.[11] The sponsorship facilitates joint promotional campaigns, such as fan contests and digital advertising tie-ins, increasing overall visibility both domestically and in neighboring markets like Slovakia. In 2023, Tipsport secured an extension for international betting video rights through the 2027-28 season, further solidifying its commitment and enabling broader digital distribution of games to enhance league revenue streams.[11] These partnerships have proven essential, contributing to the league's financial stability amid rising costs in professional ice hockey.Format and Season Structure
The Czech Extraliga features 14 teams competing in a regular season structured as a quadruple round-robin tournament, where each team plays every opponent four times—twice at home and twice away—resulting in 52 games per team.[12] Teams earn two points for a regulation win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss, and zero for a regulation loss, with standings determined primarily by total points accumulated.[13] In case of ties in points, the hierarchy is resolved first by points from head-to-head games between the tied teams, followed by goal difference in those games, number of goals scored in head-to-head matches, overall goal difference, and total goals scored across the season.[13] The season timeline generally spans from early September to late April, encompassing the regular season, playoffs, and any promotion/relegation series; for the 2025–26 campaign, it began on September 9, 2025,[14] with the regular season scheduled to conclude in early March 2026, followed by postseason play.[15] Upon completion of the regular season, the top 12 teams qualify for the playoffs. The four highest-seeded teams bypass the preliminary round and advance directly to the quarterfinals, while seeds 5 through 12 participate in a best-of-five play-in series, paired as 5 vs. 12, 6 vs. 11, 7 vs. 10, and 8 vs. 9; the four winners join the top seeds in the quarterfinals.[16] All subsequent playoff rounds—the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals—are contested in best-of-seven formats, with the series winner determined by the first team to secure four victories.[17] Relegation is addressed through a best-of-seven promotion/relegation series between the 14th-placed team from the Extraliga regular season and the champion of the Czech First League (1. Liga), with the winner securing a spot in the following Extraliga season.[18] This structure ensures intense competition throughout, balancing regular-season endurance with high-stakes postseason elimination.Historical Development
Formation and Early Years
The dissolution of Czechoslovakia on January 1, 1993, marked the end of the unified Czechoslovak Extraliga, which had served as the top tier of ice hockey in the country since 1936, leading to the establishment of separate national leagues for the newly independent Czech Republic and Slovakia. The 1992–93 season concluded with mixed teams from both republics under the old format, but the split necessitated the creation of the Czech Extraliga as the premier professional competition in the Czech Republic.[19] Organized by the Czech Ice Hockey Association (Český svaz ledního hokeje), the league launched its inaugural season in 1993–94 with 12 teams, all originating from the Czech teams that had competed in the previous Czechoslovak Extraliga. These included established clubs such as HC Sparta Praha, HC Slavia Praha, and HC Kometa Brno, alongside others like HC Dynamo Pardubice and HC Oceláři Třinec, providing a direct continuation of elite competition within the Czech borders. The season followed a playoff format, culminating in HC Olomouc claiming the first championship by defeating HC Dynamo Pardubice 3–1 in the finals, a victory that highlighted the competitive depth among the founding members.[20] The early years saw the rapid emergence of HC Vsetín (initially as HC Dadák Vsetín) as a dominant force after their promotion from the Czech 1. Liga. In the 1994–95 season, Vsetín topped the regular season standings and secured the title by beating AC ZPS Zlín 3–1 in the playoffs, initiating a dynasty that included five consecutive championships from 1994–95 to 1998–99, along with another in 2000–01. This period of Vsetín's success, built on strong local talent development and tactical cohesion, set a benchmark for sustained excellence in the league's formative phase.[21] The post-communist economic transition presented key challenges for the league, as clubs shifted from state-subsidized operations to reliance on private sponsorships and ticket sales amid privatization and market reforms. Many teams faced financial instability, with reduced public funding leading to budget constraints, player departures to foreign leagues, and variable attendance figures as hockey adapted to a capitalist model. Early sponsorship deals, such as those from industrial firms, provided crucial stability for select clubs like Vsetín, helping to mitigate some of these pressures during the league's initial decade.[22][23]Major Milestones and Changes
The dominance of HC Vsetín in the Czech Extraliga, marked by five consecutive championships from 1994–95 to 1998–99, came to an end in the 1999–2000 season when HC Sparta Praha claimed the title after defeating Vsetín in the finals.[24][25] This victory marked Sparta's second Extraliga championship and shifted the balance of power in the league during the early 2000s.[25] Vsetín's struggles intensified in the mid-2000s, culminating in a financial collapse that led to the club's withdrawal from the Extraliga after the 2006–07 season. The team, once the league's most successful with six titles overall, folded temporarily due to insurmountable debts, forcing it to drop to lower divisions. Vsetín has remained outside the Extraliga since, despite rebuilding in the 1. Liga and winning the league in 2023–24 and 2024–25, but failing in the promotion series on both occasions and thus not returning as of the 2025–26 season.[24] The league underwent significant format evolutions in the late 1990s, expanding from 12 to 14 teams for the 1995–96 season to broaden competition and regional representation—a structure that has remained stable since.[24] Further adjustments in the 2010s refined playoff and relegation mechanics, with the 2012–13 season introducing changes to the play-out stage to enhance competitiveness.[26] The 2019–20 season faced unprecedented disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the cancellation of playoffs after the regular season, marking the first time no champion was crowned since the league's inception.[27] Notable events have highlighted the league's growing popularity, including the 2010–11 season's record attendance figures, driven by high-profile derbies such as Slavia Praha versus HC Kladno, which drew 15,785 spectators—the highest single-game mark in league history at the time.[28] Efforts to align the Extraliga calendar with international IIHF events, such as the World Championships, have allowed for smoother player transitions between domestic and national duties, minimizing conflicts during key periods like May tournaments.[29] In recent years, HC Oceláři Třinec established a new era of dominance by securing four consecutive championships from 2020–21 to 2023–24, winning 16 straight playoff games en route to their fourth straight title in 2023–24 after a double-overtime victory over HC Dynamo Pardubice.[6] This streak ended in the 2024–25 season when HC Kometa Brno captured the title, defeating Pardubice 3–0 in Game 7 of the finals to claim their 14th Extraliga championship overall.[30][31]Teams and Competition
Current Teams
The Czech Extraliga for the 2025–26 season comprises 14 professional ice hockey teams competing across the Czech Republic, each representing historic clubs with deep roots in the sport and modern facilities designed for high-capacity crowds. These teams play their home games in arenas that range from intimate venues to large multi-purpose stadiums, fostering intense rivalries and fan engagement in a league known for its competitive balance and talent development.[1] The following table lists the current teams, their home cities, arenas, and capacities as of the 2025–26 season (arena names and capacities subject to change due to sponsorships and renovations):| Team | City | Arena | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| HC Kometa Brno | Brno | Winning Group Arena | 7,700 |
| HC Dynamo Pardubice | Pardubice | Enteria Arena | 10,194 |
| HC Oceláři Třinec | Třinec | Werk Arena | 5,400 |
| HC Sparta Praha | Prague | O2 Arena | 17,383 |
| HC Vítkovice Ridera | Ostrava | Ostravar Aréna | 10,004 |
| HC Energie Karlovy Vary | Karlovy Vary | KV Arena | 7,500 |
| HC Motor České Budějovice | České Budějovice | Budvar Arena | 6,421 |
| HC Rytíři Kladno | Kladno | ČEZ Stadion | 5,200 |
| HC Olomouc | Olomouc | Zimní stadion Olomouc | 5,500 |
| BK Mladá Boleslav | Mladá Boleslav | Ško-Energo Aréna | 4,200 |
| Bílí Tygři Liberec | Liberec | Tipsport Arena | 7,500 |
| Mountfield HK | Hradec Králové | ČPP Arena | 7,700 |
| HC Verva Litvínov | Litvínov | Ivan Hlinka Stadion | 6,011 |
| HC Škoda Plzeň | Plzeň | Logspeed CZ Arena | 8,236 |
Promotion and Relegation
The promotion and relegation system in the Czech Extraliga ensures mobility between the top tier and the Czech 1. Liga (second division) through a structured qualification process based on regular season standings. The bottom four teams from the Extraliga regular season (positions 11–14) compete in a play-out round-robin group of 12 additional games to determine the final rankings among them, with the 14th-placed team facing relegation risk. Ties in standings are resolved by head-to-head results, goal difference, and, if necessary, a one-game playoff.[10] The 14th-placed Extraliga team then plays a best-of-seven qualifying series against the 1. Liga regular season champion, who earns the right to challenge for promotion. The winner of this series takes the Extraliga spot for the next season, while the loser drops to or remains in the 1. Liga; there is no automatic promotion or relegation without this contest. Historical examples illustrate the system's operation and rarity of actual changes. In the 2024–25 season, HC Olomouc (14th in Extraliga) swept HC Dukla Jihlava (1. Liga champions) 4–0 in the series, securing Olomouc's survival and denying Jihlava promotion. Similarly, in the 2021–22 season, Rytíři Kladno defeated HC Dukla Jihlava 4–1 to avoid relegation. Mountfield HK entered the Extraliga in 2013–14 not through the series but by acquiring and relocating the license from HC Mountfield České Budějovice due to a sponsorship dispute, highlighting alternative paths for league entry.[34][35] This mechanism promotes competitiveness by allowing underperforming Extraliga teams a second chance and ambitious 1. Liga clubs an opportunity to ascend, but financial and infrastructural barriers often hinder successful promotions, as lower-division winners may decline the spot due to inability to meet Extraliga licensing requirements like arena standards and budgets. The absence of relegations since 2014–15 underscores these challenges, stabilizing the league while limiting upward mobility.Championships and Records
Champions by Year
The Czech Extraliga determines its annual champion through a postseason playoff tournament, with the final decided in a best-of-seven series between the top two remaining playoff teams. Since the league's founding in the 1993–94 season, 32 seasons have been completed as of the end of the 2024–25 season, though the 2019–20 playoffs were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in no declared champion. The table below lists the champions, runners-up, and final series results chronologically.[36][30]| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Final Series Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–94 | HC Olomouc | HC Pardubice | 3–1 |
| 1994–95 | HC Vsetín | HC Zlín | 3–1 |
| 1995–96 | HC Vsetín | HC Sparta Praha | 3–1 |
| 1996–97 | HC Vsetín | HC Oceláři Třinec | 3–0 |
| 1997–98 | HC Vsetín | HC Sparta Praha | 4–2 |
| 1998–99 | HC Vsetín | HC Sparta Praha | 3–1 |
| 1999–2000 | HC Sparta Praha | HC Vsetín | 3–0 |
| 2000–01 | HC Vsetín | HC Sparta Praha | 3–1 |
| 2001–02 | HC Sparta Praha | HC Vítkovice | 3–1 |
| 2002–03 | HC Slavia Praha | HC Pardubice | 4–3 |
| 2003–04 | HC Zlín | HC Slavia Praha | 4–1 |
| 2004–05 | HC Pardubice | HC Sparta Praha | 4–1 |
| 2005–06 | HC Sparta Praha | HC Slavia Praha | 4–2 |
| 2006–07 | HC Sparta Praha | HC Pardubice | 4–2 |
| 2007–08 | HC Slavia Praha | HC Vítkovice | 4–1 |
| 2008–09 | HC Oceláři Třinec | HC Slavia Praha | 4–2 |
| 2009–10 | HC Sparta Praha | HC Plzeň | 4–0 |
| 2010–11 | HC Oceláři Třinec | HC Vítkovice | 4–1 |
| 2011–12 | HC Pardubice | HC Sparta Praha | 4–2 |
| 2012–13 | HC Pardubice | HC Sparta Praha | 4–3 |
| 2013–14 | HC Pardubice | HC Litvínov | 4–2 |
| 2014–15 | HC Verva Litvínov | HC Oceláři Třinec | 4–2 |
| 2015–16 | HC Bílí Tygři Liberec | HC Sparta Praha | 4–2 |
| 2016–17 | HC Kometa Brno | HC Bílí Tygři Liberec | 4–1 |
| 2017–18 | HC Kometa Brno | HC Oceláři Třinec | 4–1 |
| 2018–19 | HC Oceláři Třinec | HC Sparta Praha | 4–1 |
| 2019–20 | None (season cancelled) | N/A | N/A |
| 2020–21 | HC Oceláři Třinec | HC Sparta Praha | 4–2 |
| 2021–22 | HC Oceláři Třinec | HC Dynamo Pardubice | 4–2 |
| 2022–23 | HC Oceláři Třinec | HC Litvínov | 4–0 |
| 2023–24 | HC Oceláři Třinec | HC Dynamo Pardubice | 4–3 |
| 2024–25 | HC Kometa Brno | HC Dynamo Pardubice | 4–3 |
Champions by Club
The success in the Czech Extraliga and its predecessor, the Czechoslovak Extraliga, has been distributed among several prominent clubs, with legacy teams from the pre-1993 era holding the most titles overall. HC Kometa Brno stands as the most decorated club with 14 national championships, 11 of which were won during the Czechoslovak era between 1955 and 1966, reflecting their dominance in the mid-20th century. In contrast, clubs like VHK Vsetín and HC Oceláři Třinec have amassed 6 titles each exclusively in the modern Extraliga era since 1993, underscoring a shift toward sustained excellence in the post-split competition.[31] When focusing solely on the Extraliga era, the breakdown highlights a more balanced but regionally concentrated achievement, with no club exceeding 6 titles. HC Sparta Praha follows with 5 Extraliga victories, while HC Dynamo Pardubice has secured 4. This era-specific tally excludes the historical depth of clubs like Kometa Brno (3 Extraliga titles) and emphasizes the competitive parity among contemporary powerhouses. Legacy clubs benefit from their Czechoslovak-era wins, but the modern league has fostered new dynasties without the same pre-1993 advantages for newer entrants.[36] Moravian clubs have exhibited notable regional dominance, particularly in the Extraliga, where teams from Vsetín, Třinec, Brno, and Pardubice have claimed over half of all titles since 1993, driven by strong local infrastructure and talent pipelines. This pattern contrasts with earlier Prague-centric success in the Czechoslovak era but has evolved with recent fluctuations. For instance, HC Oceláři Třinec won four straight championships from 2020 to 2024, establishing a period of northeastern Moravian supremacy, before HC Kometa Brno's victory in the 2024–25 season signaled a return to Brno's prominence.[37][30] The following table summarizes the all-time national championships for select top clubs, including a breakdown of Extraliga-era titles and select years for context:| Club | Total Titles (incl. CS Era) | Extraliga Titles | Years Won (Select Examples) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HC Kometa Brno | 14 | 3 | CS: 1955–1966 (11 titles); Extraliga: 2016–17, 2017–18, 2024–25 |
| HC Sparta Praha | 8 | 5 | CS: 1952–53, 1953–54, 1989–90; Extraliga: 1999–00, 2001–02, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2009–10 |
| HC Dynamo Pardubice | 7 | 4 | CS: 1972–73, 1986–87, 1988–89; Extraliga: 2004–05, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14 |
| VHK Vsetín | 6 | 6 | Extraliga: 1994–95, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2000–01 |
| HC Oceláři Třinec | 6 | 6 | Extraliga: 2008–09, 2010–11, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2023–24 |
| HC Slavia Praha | 7 | 2 | CS: 1946–47, 1948–49, 1949–50 (5 total CS); Extraliga: 2002–03, 2007–08 |