U.S. Under-18 Men’s Team Advances to Hlinka Gretzky Cup Final After 5-2 Win Over Slovakia
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.
Aug 8, 2026