In the main round, each of the 14 teams played a total of 40 games. The eight best-placed teams qualified for the playoffs, while the teams in places 11 to 14 played in a round of relegation and return, with the points taken from the main round. For the teams in positions 9 and 10, the season ended prematurely. The last two placed in the relegation round had to play for relegation. Each team received three points for a win after regular time, two points for a win after overtime, and one point for a draw and a defeat after overtime. No points were awarded for a defeat after normal time.
Main round
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Legend for season statistics: GP or SP = total games; W or S = victories; L or N = defeats; T or U = tie; OTS = wins after extra time ( overtime ); OTN or OL = overtime defeats; SOS = shootout wins; SOL or SON = Shootout Losses; P = points; Pct% = wins in%; GF or T = goals; GA or GT = goals conceded
The last two places in the 1st division met the three best teams in the 2nd division in relegation. HC Hvězda Brno was relegated to the 2nd division and was replaced by HC Olomouc.
