Hovorka was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday.
Hovorka recorded an assist in four outings with Florida in 2025-26. He also finished the regular season with five goals, 18 points and 44 PIM across 55 appearances with Charlotte. The AHL squad will be participating in the Calder Cup Playoffs, so Hovorka will join the Checkers for that run.
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Panthers' Mikulas Hovorka: Scores goal in AHL return
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Hovorka scored a goal in AHL Charlotte's 2-1 loss to Hershey on Saturday.
Hovorka was quietly reassigned to the AHL after his Wednesday call-up. The 24-year-old defenseman's appearance Saturday makes him available for another call-up if necessary. He has 17 points over 54 AHL appearances in his second season in the league.
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Panthers' Mikulas Hovorka: Recalled by Florida
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Hovorka was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Wednesday.
A day after being sent down by the Panthers, Hovorka will rejoin the NHL club with a week remaining in the regular season. Across three appearances with Florida this year, Hovorka has been held without a point while recording three hits and a blocked shot.
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Panthers' Mikulas Hovorka: Loaned back to AHL
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Hovorka has been loaned back to AHL Charlotte by the Panthers, the team announced Sunday.
Hovorka appeared in both of the Panthers' last two games, recording no points, three hits and one blocked shot in 29:03 of combined ice time. This NHL stint is coming to a close as he will head back to AHL Charlotte, where he has 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) in 53 games played.
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Panthers' Mikulas Hovorka: Sent down Friday
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Hovorka was loaned to AHL Charlotte on Friday.
Hovorka made his NHL debut Thursday against the Lightning, posting a minus-3 rating in 11:27 of ice time. However, his demotion a day later will allow him to continue to see playing time in the AHL during the Olympic break.
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Panthers' Mikulas Hovorka: Three helpers in Friday's win
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Hovorka registered three assists in AHL Charlotte's 6-2 win over Iowa on Friday.
Hovorka is in the final year of his NHL deal. The defenseman was held off the scoresheet in Charlotte's first two games of the year. The Panthers replenished their defensive depth by claiming Donovan Sebrango off waivers from the Senators earlier this week, but if Hovorka plays well for the Checkers, he could be a call-up candidate at some point.
