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Game Summaries
Ivankovic made 28 saves to backstop the Canadians into the final.
Zahejsky recorded 2G 1A to send the Czechs to play for gold.
Kindel and McKenna scored to help Canada clinch first in Group A.
Svrcek scored 1:55 into overtime to give the Slovaks their first win.
Donovan had 1G 4A to help the U.S. close the prelims with a win.
Zahejsky set up two goals to help the Czechs finish atop Group B.
Schmidt and Romano had 2G each to help Canada stay unbeaten.
Stenberg racked up 4G 3A to help the Swedes to a convincing win.
Kevan scored the GWG shorthanded to give the Americans a first win.
Benak had a hat trick and two assists to help the Czechs stay perfect.
Reschny led the way with 2G 3A to help Canada blank the Swiss.
Roszival got the GWG with 3:47 left, sending the Czechs to the win.
R. Griva tied it, G. Griva won it and the Germans came from behind to win.
Ekberg was the OT hero, giving Sweden the first win in Group A.
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2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: CAN 3 – CZE 2 (Gold Medal)
Spence scored overtime winner to lead Canada to gold.
2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: CAN 7 – USA 2 (Semifinal)
Canada scored five straight to advance to the gold medal game.
2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: CAN 5 – SUI 0 (Preliminary)
Catton scored twice as Canada finished atop Group B.