HC VERVA Litvínov Head Coach Bohuslav Broš Relieved of Duties, Assistants to Lead Team Temporarily
Litvínov, Czech Republic – 2024/10/16 19:12:18 CET – HC VERVA Litvínov has terminated the contract of head coach Bohuslav Broš, effective immediately. The club announced the decision today, citing ongoing poor performance. Assistants will assume interim leadership of the team as the association searches for a permanent replacement.
Litvínov currently sits in 14th place in the Czech Extraliga standings with a record of 2 wins, 0 ties, 1 overtime loss, and 11 defeats, totaling 7 points through 14 games played. The team has struggled offensively, scoring 22 goals while conceding 51. This coaching change reflects the urgency to reverse the team’s trajectory and improve its position in the league. The move impacts players, staff, and fans as the club seeks to stabilize and compete effectively.
The Extraliga is the top professional ice hockey league in the Czech Republic, known for its high level of play and passionate fanbase. HC VERVA Litvínov is a historically important club, but has faced recent challenges in maintaining consistent success. Broš had been with the team as 2023/07/01.
As of 2024/10/16, the league standings are as follows:
| Rank | Team | GP | W | T | OL | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HC Dynamo Pardubice | 14 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 43 | 26 |
| 2 | HC Kometa Brno | 13 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 38 | 23 |
| 3 | BK Mladá Boleslav | 14 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 36 | 27 |
| 4 | HC Sparta Praha | 13 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 34 | 25 |
| 5 | HC Vítkovice Ridera | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 33 | 31 |
| 6 | Mountfield HK | 14 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 33 | 30 |
| 7 | Energie Karlovy Vary | 14 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 31 | 33 |
| 8 | HC Olomouc | 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 30 | 29 |
| 9 | ČEZ Nymburk | 14 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 31 | 34 |
| 10 | HC Plzeň 1929 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 28 | 32 |
| 11 | Bílí Tygři Liberec | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 29 | 32 |
| 12 | HC Zlín |
