Hlinka Gretzky Cup: United States 6, Czechia 4
Gavin Burcar was a special teams menace, scoring both a shorthanded goal and power play goal to help him complete the hat trick, in a 6-4 victory over Czechia.
Gavin Burcar was a special teams menace, scoring both a shorthanded goal and power play goal to help him complete the hat trick, in a 6-4 victory over Czechia.
With Canada struggling lately in international hockey tournaments, the focus now shifts to the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Can the likes of Landon DuPont and Alexis Joseph help Canada get back to a gold medal standard? The TSN Hockey panel has more.
TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Mark Masters to discuss Ethan Belchetz's big night in Canada's opening game of the World Junior Summer Showcase as he returned to the ice in Windsor where he played junior hockey and earned himself Canada's player of the game honours.
In their first game of the World Junior Summer Showcase, Team Canada traded goals with Sweden throughout the evening until Theo Stockselius's late third marker gave Sweden the edge. Tynan Lawrence had a goal an assist for Canada, with Jimmy Lombardi and Ethan Belchetz also finding the back of the net. Canada will look to bounce back against Finland on Thursday.
17-year-old Dima Zhilkin is the only Canadian player wearing a cage at practices, but other than you would never know he is the youngest player on the ice. As TSN's Mark Masters reports, the Saginaw Spirit winger certainly isn't shy on or off the ice as he vows to make an impact with the team.
TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Mark Master to project roles for Caleb Malhotra, Braeden Cootes and Carson Carels at the World Juniors, and what makes Dima Zhilkin such a versatile player.
Vilho Vanhatalo, Ilari Kapanen and Eetu Orpana all found the back of the net, Patrik Kerkola made 34 saves, and Finland held on to beat the United States at the World Junior Summer Showcase.
Last year Jackson Smith was the final player cut from Canada's roster for the World Juniors, but this year he is looking to turn that letdown into motivation. He spoke to TSN's Mark Masters about being motivated by being the last player cut and leaning on Gavin McKenna for advice.
Canadian defenceman Cameron Reid captained the Kitchener Rangers to their third-ever Memorial Cup this past season and he reflected on the valuable experience he gained during his team's run and what he learned about himself throughout the season.
Windsor Spitfires winger and Canadian Ethan Belchetz spoke Wednesday about what it means to be back in Winsor for Canada's camp, and his excitement to play again after missing Windsor’s playoff run with an injury.
Goaltender Jack Ivankovic will be hoping to take part in his third World Juniors and if all goes according to plan, he will be relied upon heavily to provide some leadership to a team hungry to reclaim gold.
Canada will play its first game at the World Junior Summer Showcase on Wednesday night as they take on Sweden. Ahead of the game head coach Misha Donskov spoke about the intensity he expects the group to play with as they begin their journey to change Canada's World Junior narrative.
Hockey Canada's junior camp shared their reaction to Macklin Celebrini inking a five-year extension at an $18.8 million cap hit on Wednesday with the Sharks, and what makes him such a special player.
Caleb Malhotra has had plenty of experience in hockey, with his father Manny having played 16 seasons in the NHL, but this summer, the third overall NHL Draft pick is experiencing wearing a Team Canada jersey for the first time. TSN's Mark Masters has more.
Ottawa Senators goalie prospect Lucas Beckman joins TSN's Mark Masters to discuss what it felt like to get the call to play in the World Junior Summer Showcase, discusses how he deals with high pressure situations and what he learned from his ultimate frisbee playing parents growing up.
Dima Zhilkin is the youngest invitee to Canada's National Junior Team Summer Showcase but he was brought in for a reason. The Saginaw forward spoke about his reaction when he got the call to join, who he likes to model his game after and wearing the cage on the ice.
Maple Leafs prospect Tyler Hopkins joins TSN's Mark Masters and what it feels like to represent his country at the World Junior Summer Showcase and discuss what the World Juniors meant to him growing up.
After falling short in the semi-finals to Czechia last year, Team Canada returnee Cole Reschny describes the mindset at summer camp and explains how important winning is to the group.
Edmonton Oilers prospect Tommy Lafreniere joins TSN's Mark Masters to discuss what it's been like during the first few days of the World Junior Summer Showcase and outlines which parts of his game he wants to put on display during the tournament.
Canada lost in in the semifinals before salvaging a bronze medal at the 2026 World Juniors in Minnesota, and today they begin the road to redemption as Hockey Canada’s summer camp for World Junior hopefuls opens. TSN's Mark Masters has more.
After Canada's first practice ahead of the World Junior Summer Showcase, there is one clear message. This group wants to embrace their tough side and build a mean machine for this tournament in preparations for the World Juniors.
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