Žilina won the Slovak Extraliga first time after beating HK Poprad 4–3 in the final series. Michal Hreus was the top scorer of Žilina in the playoffs, recording 15 points (7G+8A). Through the victory in Extraliga they gained an option to play with the best European ice hockey teams in the IIHF European Champions Cup.
Žilina's triumph in the Slovak Extraliga earned them a chance to compete against elite European ice hockey clubs in the IIHF European Champions Cup. Michal Hreus was Žilina's most prolific scorer during the playoffs, contributing significantly to their championship victory.