2025 HGC: CAN 5 – CZE 0 (Preliminary)

Aug 12, 2025

Liam Ruck scored twice, Beckham Edwards had a goal and two assists, and Gavin Betts made 23 saves for the shutout as Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team finished off a perfect prelims at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup with a 5-0 win over Czechia.

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Andreas Robanser | Hockey Canada Photos

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