Canada wins Hlinka-Gretzky Cup!
Date: Aug, 12, 2024 12:00 PM EDT
Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team has won the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, edging Czechia 2-1 in the gold medal game Saturday night at Rogers Place.
It’s the third year in a row Canada has won the annual summer under-18 tournament, and the 25th time in 32 tries dating back to 1991.
A full game summary can be found at HlinkaGretzkyCup.ca.
Canada finished the preliminary round in first place in Group A after wins over Switzerland (10-0), Slovakia (5-1) and Sweden (2-1). It earned its spot in the gold medal game with a 5-1 win over the United States in the semifinals.
Hlinka-Gretzky Cup Roster from Ontario
Goaltender
- Jack Ivankovic from Mississauga and plays for Brampton (OHL)
Defence
- Matthew Schaefer from Hamilton and plays for Erie (OHL)
- Quinn Beauchesne from Ottawa and plays for Guelph (OHL)
- Cameron Reid from Alymer and plays for Kitchener (OHL)
Forwards
- Jake O’Brien from Toronto and plays for Brantford (OHL)
- Brady Martin from Elmira and plays for Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)
- Tyler Hopkins from Campbellville and plays for Kingston (OHL)
- Ethan Czata from Brampton and plays for Niagara (OHL)
- Luca Romano from Toronto and plays for Kitchener (OHL)