Former โCzech hockey star โJaromรญr ล lรฉgr is actively working to find a solution for the struggling HC Litvรญnov, but clarified he has no desire to return as the team’s coach. ล lรฉgr โขstatedโข a deadline of theโข end of November was setโ for potential interventions, emphasizing the urgency of โthe situation.
The future of HC โขLitvรญnov is in jeopardyโข as the team currently faces significant challenges reflected in their position in the league standings. ล lรฉgr, a Litvรญnov native and former player, feels a deep personal connection to the club and itsโ fanbase, and is dedicated to preventing further decline. He acknowledged the distress within the community, โฃstating, “It hurts me terribly.I can see โขthat people are unhappy about it. We are aโข small town with a huge tradition.”
Despite his commitment, ล lรฉgr explicitly ruledโฃ out takingโฃ on the coaching roleโ himself. He is focused on facilitating โคa โresolution, and is involved in ongoing discussions. “I am an eternal optimist and a Litvรญnov at heart. I will fight until the last moment and I will not give up,” โล lรฉgr said. He added he is hesitant to publicly disclose details prematurely, fearing it could jeopardize ongoing efforts.
ล lรฉgr also commented on theโ team’s recentโ performance, โnoting improvementsโ in โtheir last three games, including a competitive showing againstโ Sparta Prague,โ which he attended in person. โขHeโฃ urged the โฃplayers to remain unitedโ and persevere, stating, “They have to stickโข together, fight and not give up.”โ He also suggested Hynek could benefit from a role on theโฃ substitute team.

