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The United States defeated Slovakia 5-2 in the semifinals of the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, with Nash Roed scoring a hat trick and Gavin Burcar adding a goal and two assists. The victory sends the U.S. to the August 8 championship game, which will be televised live on the NHL Network.
Nine Minnesota-born players make up a third of the U.S. roster, highlighted by Joey Cullen’s historic debut and a tournament opening victory over Czechia.
The United States Under-18 Men’s Select Team secured a 4‑1 victory over Finland, extending their perfect record and setting up a final preliminary‑round clash with Germany tomorrow.
Twenty‑five prospects with United States Hockey League experience will gather in St. Paul for a week‑long camp that will shape the roster for the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton.
USA Hockey reveals the roster for the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, highlighting nine players from Minnesota, 15 returnees from the 2025 Four Nations Tournament, and a schedule that includes preliminary games against Czechia, Finland and Germany, plus an exhibition versus Slovakia.