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Eight USHL prospects helped Team USA claim silver at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, underscoring the league’s rising influence on international junior hockey and future NHL talent.
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.
The United States rolled past Germany 8‑1 in the preliminary round, with key performances from Trevor Shorter, Ethan Sung and Colin Grubb, setting up a semifinal clash against Slovakia.
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 opened the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup with a 6‑4 victory over Czechia, highlighted by Gavin Burcar’s three‑goal performance and strong goaltending from Kaeden Tate.
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.