[R.Hunter.#17]

Game 1: Trinec: 2 at Karlovy Vary: 4

F: Prestburg-Morrison-Satan
Moulson-Neidermayer-Vyborny
Schaefer-Lundmark-Daigle
Jackman-Nilson-Murray

D: Bakos-Heins/Stralman-Backman/Sydor-Warrener
G: Leinonen

Trinec loss on the road to open the season was the first real evaluation of a roster full of under-achievers. The first period was a rather rocky start to the season as Karlovy Vary took an early 2-0 lead. Trinec should significant poise though down by such a margin when Karlovy Vary added another goal near the end of the second period. Heading into the 3rd period Trinec came together as a team and with the help of a couple of power play goals they clawed back to a 3-2 score. Pelle Prestburg found a loose puck on the doorstep, and Glen Murray chipped another goal on the board respectively. This wasn't enough as Karlovy added an empty netter to secure the 4-2 win. Trinec looks to picj up a win in their home opener against HC Lasselberger Plzen. Following the defeat, reports indicate future line up changes to spark chemistry and fill the gap at 4th line center. Also, Goalie Tero Leinonen was shaken up when traffic in front of the net caused him to be knocked down several times in the first period.