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Wednesday night was arguably the most productive match of the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup so far, when Team Canada took on Team Sweden. After a back-and-forth battle, adding a late offense from the visitors, Canada emerged undefeated from the round robin.
Calgary Hitmen forward Ben Kindel got the goods when he completed a great passing play from Caleb Desnoyers and Matthew Schaefer, knocking the puck over Isak Sorqvist’s shoulder.
After a scoreless second period, the Canadian faithful at Rogers Place got a little boost; With seven and a half minutes left in regulation, Gavin McKenna (Medicine Hat Tigers) fired a shot past two defenders and under Sorqvist to give Team Canada a 2-0 lead. Milton Gastrin reduced the deficit to one point beyond the planned time. however, the red-and-whites managed to maintain the victory.
“There’s a team game that wants to continue to get stronger here as we get closer to the medal round,” assistant coach Gordie Dwyer said in a postgame interview. “There are Americans who are up to the task and we must give them the opportunity. . to make those players shine in those moments. Tonight, a lot of guys were going to up their game when it mattered most. “
Canada will play the semifinal against the United States on Friday, while Sweden will face the Czech Republic.
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