Canada dominates USA 8-1 to win Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold
Canada's U-18 team defeats the United States in commanding fashion at the annual summer hockey tournament in Edmonton.
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Canada's Under-18 Men's Select Team defeated the United States 8-1 in the gold-medal game of the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup on August 8 at Rogers Place in Edmonton. The victory marked Canada's 26th gold medal at the event and their 31st overall medal. The dominance was evident in shots (45-17) and period scores (3-1, 6-1 after two periods), with Canada's power play converting 3 of 5 chances.
- Canada won the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup with an 8-1 victory over the United States in the gold-medal game on August 8 in Edmonton.
- Canada dominated statistically with 45 shots to USA's 17, led 3-1 after the first period and 6-1 after the second, and converted 3 of 5 power plays.
- The victory earned Canada their 26th U-18 gold medal and 31st overall medal at the annual summer tournament.
- Multiple Canadian players scored twice (Schultz, England, Pue), with Schultz named player of the game and Landon DuPont contributing four assists as captain.
How it unfolded
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Reaction Social media celebration
Canadian hockey accounts on social media celebrated the dominant victory, with posts highlighting Canada's commanding 8-1 win and gold medal achievement.
“Canada beat USA in DOMINANT fashion in the #HlinkaGretzkyCup gold medal game!”
tsnofficial.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗ -
Event Canada wins Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold
Canada defeated the United States 8-1 in the championship game at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Brock England, Maddox Schultz, and Liam Pue each scored twice; Benjamin Veitch and Jaakko Wycisk also scored. Canada outshot the Americans 45-17.
“This is a crazy moment because we have dreamt of this since the start of the tournament, and it was our mission to win gold.”
Maddox Schultz · Google News ↗ -
Report Schultz named player of the game
Maddox Schultz, who scored twice, was named player of the game for Canada. He expressed excitement about winning gold and playing alongside his teammates with home crowd support.
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Report Coach Oulahen praises team performance
Canadian coach Ryan Oulahen highlighted the team's consistent improvement and execution, stating he would have been proud regardless of the final score based on how well they played.
“This group will be remembered for playing the Canadian way. We got better every single day, and tonight was 60 minutes of exactly how you would want to draw things up.”
Ryan Oulahen · Google News ↗ -
Report USA coach acknowledges bright future
U.S. head coach Reid Cashman expressed pride in the team's 4-0-0-1 tournament record and 10th all-time second-place finish, despite the lopsided loss.
“I could not be prouder of this team. Tonight did not go the way we wanted, but as I look at the tournament as a whole, it was amazing to see a group of young men come together and compete at the highest level.”
Reid Cashman · Google News ↗
What people are saying verbatim
“This is a crazy moment because we have dreamt of this since the start of the tournament, and it was our mission to win gold.”
Maddox Schultz, Canada forward, player of the game · Sportsnet.ca ↗ · Aug 7
“It feels great to be wearing the gold medal around our necks, and everyone is excited to get this win.”
Maddox Schultz, Canada forward, player of the game · CP24 ↗ · Aug 7
“This group will be remembered for playing the Canadian way. We got better every single day, and tonight was 60 minutes of exactly how you would want to draw things up.”
Ryan Oulahen, Canada coach · Sportsnet.ca ↗ · Aug 7
“I am so proud of this group. I know the score says what it says, but I would have been proud if it was a 1-0 game because of how well we played and the way everyone bought in to what we wanted to accomplish.”
Ryan Oulahen, Canada coach · CP24 ↗ · Aug 7
“I could not be prouder of this team. Tonight did not go the way we wanted, but as I look at the tournament as a whole, it was amazing to see a group of young men come together and compete at the highest level.”
Reid Cashman, USA head coach · Team USA Hockey ↗ · Aug 7
“Canada beat USA in DOMINANT fashion in the #HlinkaGretzkyCup gold medal game!”
tsnofficial.bsky.social, TSN account on Bluesky · Bluesky ↗ · Aug 8, 9:44 PM
“CANADA DEFEATS THE U.S. 8-1 TO CAPTURE GOLD AT THE HLINKA GRETZKY CUP!”
teamcanadaforever.bsky.social, Hockey fan account on Bluesky · Bluesky ↗ · Aug 8, 11:09 PM
Voices from the web unedited
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Canada beat USA in DOMINANT fashion in the #HlinkaGretzkyCup gold medal game! 🇨🇦
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Regina Pats' Schultz, Pue score twice in Canada's 8-1 rout of U.S. at Hlinka Gretzky Cup Brock England, Maddox Schultz and Liam Pue each scored twice, the power play went 3-for-5, and Canada whipped the United States 8-1 to win the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Saturday in Edmonton. https://www. cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/canad…
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