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CTV News
4 days ago
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- CTV News
Ruck leads Canada past Czechia 5-0 in preliminary-round game at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Liam Ruck scored twice as Canada skated to a 5-0 win over Czechia on in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. A Hockey Canada logo is shown on the jersey of a player with Canada's National Junior Team during a training camp practice in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh Liam Ruck scored twice as Canada skated to a 5-0 win over Czechia on Wednesday in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Ruck's second goal came in the midst of a four-goal outburst in the final nine minutes of play for Canada (3-0). 'We are playing great countries at this tournament, and obviously we would like to have some (goals) a little earlier in games, but we are expecting to play a similar type of game in the semifinals and medal game,' said head coach Mathieu Turcotte. 'We know those are going to be tight games and we will need to stick to our structure and stay patient, and find a way to close out games when it counts the most.' Beckham Edwards, Daxon Rudolph and Alessandro Di Iorio also found the back of net. Gavin Betts made 23 saves for the shutout victory. Frantisek Poletin stopped 30 shots in net for the host Czechs (1-2). It was the final game of the preliminary round for both teams in the under-18 men's hockey tournament. Canada will face the United States when the playoffs begin on Friday. '(The United States) is always a great team at any level, and they play fast,' Ruck said. 'We need to be ready to match that in the semifinals, and we have a good, deep team so we are ready for the challenge.' Earlier Wednesday, Switzerland beat Finland 4-3 in overtime, the United States routed Germany 8-1, and Sweden shut out Slovakia 7-0.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
WHL Standouts At The 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Day 3
The 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup continued on Tuesday with Team Switzerland, USA, Sweden, and Canada skating away with victories. Overall, there were a handful of strong performances, with WHLers leaving their mark on Day 3. Here is a look at Noah Davidson, Liam Ruck and Daxon Rudolph, who all played key roles on Wednesday. Noah Davidson- Team USA Davidson was impressive during Team USA's 8-1 victory over Germany. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward recorded two assists and was a pain for the Germans to deal with all game. If Team USA want to leave this tournament with a Gold Medal, they will need Davidson to have a similar performance in the semifinal. Liam Ruck- Team Canada Liam Ruck had a night to remember in Canada's 5-0 victory over Czechia. The Tigers forward scored twice, including the game-winner. Playing a line with his brother Marcus as well as Spokane Chiefs forward Mathis Preston, the WHL trio has been dynamic since being put together in the third period against Switzerland. Daxon Rudolph- Team Canada Daxon Rudolph was a difference maker for Canada in their victory over Czechia. The Prince Albert Raiders defenceman scored a goal, recorded an assist and was a key part of Canada's penalty kill. A projected top-15 pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, Rudolph has been able to showcase during the tournament just how impactful he can be at both ends of the ice. Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News. WHL Standouts At The 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Day 2 WHL Standouts At The 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Day 1 2025 WHL Prospect Pools: Pittsburgh Penguins 2025 WHL Prospect Pools: Philadelphia Flyers 2025 WHL Prospect Pools: Ottawa Senators
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Ruck leads Canada past Czechia 5-0 in preliminary-round game at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Liam Ruck scored twice as Canada skated to a 5-0 win over Czechia on Wednesday in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Ruck's second goal came in the midst of a four-goal outburst in the final nine minutes of play for Canada (3-0). Beckham Edwards, Daxon Rudolph and Alessandro Di Iorio also found the back of net. Gavin Betts made 23 saves for the shutout victory. Frantisek Poletin stopped 30 shots in net for the host Czechs (1-2). It was the final game of the preliminary round for both teams in the under-18 mens's hockey tournament. The playoffs begin on Friday. Earlier Wednesday, Switzerland beat Finland 4-3 in overtime, the United States routed Germany 8-1, and Sweden shut out Slovakia 7-0. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 13, 2025.
