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See the full story · 1 sourcesThe 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup draws to a close on Saturday. In the battle for the title, the USA is set to take on Canada at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
Jan 2, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Canada forward Tij Iginla (11) celebrates his goal against Slovakia with defensemen Zayne Parekh (19) and defensemen Cameron Reid (10) during the first period in the quarterfinals of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship at 3M Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images
How to Watch Gold Medal Game: USA vs Canada
Date: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Channel: NHL Network
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Canada defeated Finland 6-3 to advance to the championship game. The team swept its way through Group A play, finishing with a +12 goal differential. The winningest nation in the history of this tournament, Canada looks to take the crown back after failing to win it in 2025.
Team USA is coming off a 5-2 win over Slovakia. Like Canada, the United States was undefeated in Group B and had a +12 goal differential. The defending champions look to capture back-to-back Hlinka Gretzky Cup titles for the first time.
The Hlinka Gretzky Cup is an annual tournament for under-18 teams that is jointly organized by Canada, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. It consists of eight teams. The United States is the defending champion, but Canada has historically dominated this event, winning gold 25 times. The next closest is Russia with five titles, followed by the United States with two.
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