# Marek Ďaloga return to HKM Zvolen

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/marek-aloga-return-to-hkm-zvolen
> Updated: 2026-08-18T20:52:35.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Slovak defenseman Marek Ďaloga has signed a contract to return to his home club, HKM Zvolen, in the Slovak Extraliga. Ďaloga, the captain of the Slovak national team, expressed that he is “full of expectations” regarding his return.

Following eleven seasons playing in the Czech Republic for clubs such as Pardubice, Sparta Prague, Kometa Brno, and Třinec, Ďaloga stated he chose to return to Slovakia to prioritize his family’s stability. As the new captain of Zvolen, he intends to use his experience to mentor younger players and assist the club in its rebuilding process under coach Marek Zadina.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Marek Ďaloga returns to HC Zvolen after eleven seasons in Czech Republic

Slovak defenseman Marek Ďaloga has returned to HC Zvolen after eleven seasons in the Czech Republic, choosing to prioritize his family over offers from other European hockey clubs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marek-aloga-returns-to-hc-zvolen-after-eleven-seasons-in-czech-republic

### 2026-07-29: Marek Ďaloga returns to Zvolen while Slovak prospects eye NHL debuts

Marek Ďaloga returns to HKM Zvolen as Slovak forwards Martin Chromiak, Juraj Pekarčík and defender Jozef Viliam Kmec eye possible NHL debuts this season.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marek-aloga-returns-to-hkm-zvolen-ahead-of-extraliga-season

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