HC prešov has relieved peteris Skudra of his​ duties as head coach following a string of disappointing results. The move, announced by the club, makes Skudra the first‌ coach dismissal of the 2025-2026 Tipsport League season.

Early Struggles Led to Decision

Skudra, who ⁢joined HC Prešov ⁢in March, saw‌ his team struggle to find consistency. ‍ After an opening-round victory against Poprad on September 20th‌ with a score of 4-3, the team went on a ​five-game losing streak. The final game of​ that streak, a 3-4 loss to Liptovsky Mikulas at home on Friday, proved to be Skudra’s last behind the bench.

Full Authority, Unsatisfactory Results

According to a statement released by HC Prešov, Skudra was granted full authority over team​ decisions. Despite this,⁢ the club stated‌ that the “desired result” was not achieved. The association is ‌now actively ‍searching for a replacement‌ to lead the team.

The dismissal highlights the pressure faced by‌ coaches in the competitive Tipsport League, where early-season performance is frequently enough critical. HC Prešov will be looking ⁢for a new leader to turn their season around.