David Cienciala joins Vítkovice ahead of derby with former club Třinec
Thirty‑year‑old forward David Cienciala announced his move to Vítkovice in the Czech Extraliga. He left Oceláři Třinec, where he won league titles in 2019 and 2024, to sign with the regional rivals.
Cienciala said the opportunity to play more, the attractive vision of the new coaching staff headed by French manager Yorick Treille, and the quality of the team convinced him. He will face his former side Třinec in an upcoming derby, a match he is familiar with from his earlier spells at the club.
His career includes stints at Mladá Boleslav (2019‑2021) and Pardubice (2021‑2024), three silver medals with Oceláři (2015, 2018, 2026) and a bronze with Pardubice (2023), as well as a record seven assists in a single playoff game against Pardubice.
Entities: Czech Extraliga · David Cienciala · HC Vítkovice · Oceláři Třinec · Yorick Treille
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vítkovice's coaching staff is led by French manager Yorick Treille, who replaced Vaclav Varada. (6940235c-6a85-49dc-a661-f4364060ddd3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cienciala cited the coaching style and team outlook as reasons for joining Vítkovice. (6940235c-6a85-49dc-a661-f4364060ddd3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cienciala will face his former club Třinec in an upcoming regional derby. (6940235c-6a85-49dc-a661-f4364060ddd3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He has three silver medals with Oceláři (2015, 2018, 2026) and a bronze with Pardubice (2023). (6940235c-6a85-49dc-a661-f4364060ddd3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cienciala previously played for Oceláři Třinec, winning Czech league titles in 2019 and 2024. (6940235c-6a85-49dc-a661-f4364060ddd3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] David Cienciala, a 30‑year‑old forward, is transferring to Vítkovice. (6940235c-6a85-49dc-a661-f4364060ddd3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He also played for Mladá Boleslav (2019‑2021) and Pardubice (2021‑2024). (6940235c-6a85-49dc-a661-f4364060ddd3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cienciala recorded seven assists in a single playoff game against Pardubice, a record. (6940235c-6a85-49dc-a661-f4364060ddd3)