The Hlinka Gretzky Cup concluded this past Saturday with the anticipated victory by Team Canada, the most formidable offensive lineup in the competition. Despite the foreseen outcome, the tournament yielded its fair share of surprises and memorable matches.

Czechia, boasting another cohort of talented players in both forward and defensive positions, came remarkably close to defeating Canada in the Finals. They managed a late goal to equalize the game and force a three-on-three overtime, which could have swung in either team's favor.

While Sweden and Finland fell short of their usual performance expectations, Switzerland contributed significantly to maintaining the competitiveness of the tournament. Following consistent strong showings, numerous top Swiss prospects will likely remain prominen