Posts About "2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup"

5 Standouts from Hlinka Gretzky Cup

August 13th, 2018 There were no shortage of stellar performances at this year’s Hlinka Gretzky Cup, which didn’t disappoint in terms of entertainment value as the annual summer under-18 tournament played out in primetime from Edmonton for the first time. It wasn’t without some controversy, with the United States getting robbed of a chance to play...

Controversy Mars Canada's Hlinka Gretzky Triumph

August 11th, 2018 The semi final round of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup featured a clash for the ages at Rogers Place in Edmonton, as Canada and the United States saw their under-18 national teams battle for a spot in the gold medal game. But controversy surrounding a late tying goal will likely loom large over Canada's thrilling 6-5 overtime...

Handicapping the Hlinka Gretzky Cup

August 5th, 2018 Ladies and gentlemen, the 2018-19 hockey season kicks off with the 2018 edition of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The tournament features teams from eight countries comprised of their best 2001-born players, and is seen as the annual kick-off to the scouting season for the upcoming NHL Draft class. The event has been re-branded the...

WHL’s Bumper Crop Leads Canada into Hlinka Gretzky Cup

August 3rd, 2018 Bruce Hamilton had a big hand in Canada winning gold at last year’s Ivan Hlinka Memorial tournament. He handpicked that team as part of Hockey Canada’s management group, overseeing his selections excel en route to defeating the host Czech Republic 4-1 in the championship game. Less involved in the decision-making process this...

Canada Roster for Hlinka Gretzky Cup a Little WHL-Heavy

August 2nd, 2018 Team Canada has historically been a dominant force in the annual under-18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. The event has been transformed into the Hlinka Gretzky Cup beginning this year as part of a partnership that will bring the tournament to Canadian ice in 2018, 2020 and 2022. Following a five-day camp in Calgary, Hockey...