HC Olomouc spokesperson defends referees after controversial injury

Controversy arose during a Tipsport extraliga match between HC Olomouc and HC Škoda Plzeň following a controversial incident involving player Filip Gewiese. The player sustained a torn lip during the game, but the officiating decision regarding the penalty sparked significant debate among the coaching staff and spectators.

Olomouc assistant coach Petr Svoboda noted that officials explained the play as a situation where a player's stick continued moving after missing the puck, similar to a missed shot hitting an opponent. Following the game, Olomouc club spokesperson Tomáš Schmiedt intervened during the press conference to prevent coaches from criticizing the referees, stating that the club agrees with the officials' explanation and that criticism is currently not permitted under established protocols.