2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup updates
August 5 – Day 5
Twenty-four CHL players have won gold at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup after Canada beat Czechia 3-2 in overtime in Saturday’s final in Breclav.
Malcolm Spence scored the overtime winner with 6.6 seconds left to give Canada its 24th gold medal at the tournament.
In regulation, Cayden Lindstrom (MH) and Berkly Catton (SPO) scored for Canada while Carter George (OS) made 31 saves.
MALCOLM SPENCE WITH THE OVERTIME WINNER FOR GOLD❗️🥇 #HlinkaGretzkyCup
SPENCE AVEC LE BUT GAGNANT EN PROLONGATION❗️🥇 #CoupeHlinkaGretzky pic.twitter.com/F1Rr6cgyka
— Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) August 5, 2023
August 4 – Day 4
Canada will play for gold at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup after they beat the USA 7-2 in Friday’s semi-final.
Captain Berkly Catton (SPO) and Maxim Massé (CHI) each scored twice while Malcolm Spence (ER), Porter Martone (MISS) and Cole Beaudoin also found the back of the net. Henry Mews (OTT) had three assists while Carter George (OS) stopped 22 shots in the Canadian goal.
Canada will seek its 24th gold medal at the tournament Saturday when they play Czechia at 11am ET / 8am PT.
"The Martone Dash" 🤯#HlinkaGretzkyCup pic.twitter.com/3CaXa2IQpc
— Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) August 4, 2023
August 2 — Day 3
Canada secured top spot in Group B and a berth in the semifinals with a 5-0 win over the undefeated Swiss.
Captain Berkly Catton (SPO) scored two goals and was named player of the game for Canada. Roger McQueen (BDN), Cole Beaudoin (BAR) and Maxim Massé (CHI) also scored. Carter George (OS) turned away 11 shots for the shutout.
Canada needed to win by at least three goals to guarantee themselves a spot in Friday’s semifinals.
Catton's 🚀 makes it 5-0 🇨🇦 #HlinkaGretzkyCup pic.twitter.com/tPvemN9PWL
— Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) August 2, 2023
August 1 — Day 2
Canada earned its first win of the tournament in emphatic fashion Tuesday as they beat hosts Slovakia 14-4.
Ryder Ritchie (PA) had a hat-trick, as well as two assists, while Michael Misa (SAG) had six points (two goals). Roger McQueen (BDN) added four points (two goals) while Carter George stopped 19 shots.
Captain Berkly Catton (SPO) had two goals while Cayden Lindstrom (MH), Justin Poirier (BAC), Carson Wetsch (CGY), Maxim Massé (SAG) and Porter Martone (MISS) also found the back of the net. Canada scored six times a piece in the second and third period.
Canada’s penalty kill went a perfect 8-for-8 in the victory.
MICHAEL MISA! 😤 #HlinkaGretzkyCup pic.twitter.com/7ohyUP4tDH
— Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) August 1, 2023
July 31 — Day 1
Canada opened its 2023 campaign with a 9-6 loss to Finland in Trencin, Slovakia.
Goals from Cole Beaudoin (BAR), Maxim Massé (SAG) and Justin Poirier (BAC) had given the defending champions a 3-1 lead in the first period before Finland scored four straight in the second to take a 5-3 lead. Berkly Catton (SPO), who was named captain ahead of puck drop, and Henry Mews (OTT) got Canada level early in the third before the Finns scored four more to take a commanding 9-5 lead. Roger McQueen (BDN) scored a late consolation goal for Canada.
Captain Catton with a snipe! 🇨🇦 #HlinkaGretzkyCup pic.twitter.com/VXdfXu8M4A
— Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) July 31, 2023
24 CHL players named to Canada’s 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Roster:
Goaltenders:
Gabriel D’Aigle (Victoriaville/QMJHL)
Carter George (Owen Sound/OHL)
Ryan Leenders (Mississauga/OHL)
Defencemen:
Anthony Cristoforo (Windsor/OHL)
Ben Danford (Oshawa/OHL)
Sam Dickinson (London/OHL)
Charlie Elick (Brandon/WHL)
Frankie Marrelli (Ottawa/OHL)
Henry Mews (Ottawa/OHL)
Zayne Parekh (Saginaw/OHL)
Forwards:
Cole Beaudoin (Barrie/OHL)
Berkly Catton (Spokane/WHL)
Jordan Gavin (Tri-City/WHL)
Liam Greentree (Windsor/OHL)
Ollie Josephson (Red Deer/WHL)
Cayden Lindstrom (Medicine Hat/WHL)
Porter Martone (Mississauga/OHL)
Maxim Massé (Chicoutimi/QMJHL)
Roger McQueen (Brandon/WHL)
Michael Misa (Saginaw/OHL)
Justin Poirier (Baie-Comeau/QMJHL)
Ryder Ritchie (Prince Albert/WHL)
Malcolm Spence (Erie/OHL)
Carson Wetsch (Calgary/WHL)
