Rachunek Scores First Goal of the Season

Ivan Rachunek scored an unassisted 1st period goal today as Zlin defeated HC Chemopetrol 4-1 today in Czech Extraliga action. The point was the first of the season for Rachunek, a 2000 draft pick of the Lightning. Rachunek is also even in plus/minus rating with 14 penalty minutes through 8 games.

Also in the Czech Republic, 2004 draft pick Jan Zapletal is scoreless through 3 games for Vsetin of the Extraliga. The former Regina Pat has an even rating with no penalty minutes thus far.