RI Okna Berani Zlín

RI OKNA Berani Zlín is an ice hockey team in the Maxa Liga. Their home arena is Trinity Bank Arena Luďka Čajky in Zlín (The biggest city in the Zlín Region of Czech Republic). They won the Extraliga in 2004 and 2014.^[1][2]

CityZlín, Czech Republic

LeagueMaxa liga

Founded1928 (1928)

Home arenaTrinity Bank Arena Luďka Čajky
(capacity: 7,000)

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RI OKNA Berani Zlín
City	Zlín, Czech Republic
League	Maxa liga
Founded	1928 (1928)
Home arena	Trinity Bank Arena Luďka Čajky (capacity: 7,000)
Colours	Blue, yellow
Owner	The statutory city of Zlín
General manager	Jan Pravda
Head coach	Peter Oremus
Captain	Petr Holík
Website	beranizlin.cz

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The ševci (shoemakers) named for the famous Bata family who built their thriving company in Zlin in the early to mid 20th century, were automatically relegated from the 1st division in 2023 following an poor season which coincided with an automatic relegation rather than a playoff for the first time in the league.

Ševci are loved by their fans, who continue to support them whole-heartedly despite their relegation in the dubious circumstances.

A memorable win came for Zlin, playing away in a derby match against Brno in 2012 where after regular time ended in a 3 all draw, and overtime could not stilll separate the team, Ševci came away with a glorious win in the shootout.

Their heated rival and perennial punching bag, Vsetin, are regularly beaten comfortably with another big match billed for 2026.