2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup daily – Aug. 5
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The second day of the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup saw Canada win its second straight after a 6-1 decision over Slovakia in Edmonton.
Day 2 results (Aug. 4 2026)
Czechia 8-3 Germany
Switzerland 7-6 Sweden
Canada 6-1 Slovakia
USA 4-1 Finland
About yesterday:
Czechia collected its first win of the tournament after an emphatic 8-3 decision over Germany. Maxmilian Mares – the fifth overall pick in the 2026 CHL Import Draft by Rimouski – led the way with three points (1G/2A) while Kelowna prospect Petr Hornig had a pair of goals. Edmonton’s incoming forward Jonas Vanicek also scored as did Chicoutimi prospect Michal Hartl and Lethbridge prospect Oliver Vanha. In defeat, a pair of prospects in Jonas Schwarz (Spokane) and Max Calce (Brantford).
Switzerland stunned Sweden 7-6 with just two seconds left in regulation to collect its first win of the competition. Portland’s Alessandro Domenichelli was instrumental in the win with a goal and an assist for the Swiss. As for Sweden, Kitchener prospect Benjamin Nystrom had an assist while Brantford’s Vilmer Salen Forsberg stopped 42 shots.
Canada made it two wins from two after a comfortable 6-1 victory over Slovakia. Edmonton’s Kayden Stroeder had a pair of goals while Everett’s Landon DuPont, Niagara’s Ryerson Edgar, North Bay’s Camryn Warren and Regina’s Liam Pue all had a goal and an assist. In his first start of the tournament, Lethbridge’s Leif Oaten made 12 saves.
Liam Pue can't stop scoring! 🚨
The @WHLPats' 2028 #NHLDraft prospect already has three goals at the #HlinkaGretzkyCup! 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/o1O6wdUu8M
— Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) August 5, 2026
In the final game of the day, the USA collected its second consecutive win after a 4-1 victory against Finland. Peterborough’s Gerry DiCunzolo and Niagara’s Michael Tang each had an assist.
Day 3 schedule (Aug. 5 2026)
Switzerland vs. Slovakia – 3pm ET / 1pm PT
Czechia vs. Finland – 5pm ET / 3pm MT
Canada vs. Sweden – 7pm ET / 5pm MT
USA vs. Germany – 9pm ET / 7pm MT
The day ahead:
In Group A a Switzerland win of any kind would see them reach the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time since 2003. If they lose in overtime to Slovakia – who themselves must win to remain in contention – they need Canada to get a point against Sweden to advance.
As for Canada, they have already won the group. Sweden must beat Canada and hope Slovakia defeats Switzerland to reach the final four.
In Group B, things are a lot clearer. The winner of Czechia versus Finland will advance to face Canada while the USA – who alongside Canada are the only 2-0-0 teams left – have already won the Group and will battle the runner-up in Group A.
Where to watch
All of Canada’s games can be seen live on TSN while a complete tournament schedule can be found here.
