Big third period spurs Canada to 9-1 win over Swiss in Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Local hockey: Di Iorio, Edwards hit scoresheet; Flyers, Flags set for pre-season

Sarnia Sting forwards Alessandro Di Iorio and Beckham Edwards helped Canada’s national men’s summer under-18 team take a 2-0 record into its pool finale at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

Big third period spurs Canada to 9-1 win over Swiss in Hlinka Gretzky Cup

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Spokane's Preston showing offensive touch early at 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Spokane's Mathis Preston impressed in Canada's Hlinka Gretzky Cup win Tuesday.

Hlinka Gretzky Cup Day 2: Dima Zhilkin & Adam Valentini Flourish In Canada's Win Over Switzerland

Sweden, Finland, Slovakia, and Canada all skated to victories on Day 2 of the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Players from the OHL thrived on Day 1. And the Kitchener Rangers and Saginaw Spirit each saw one of their forwards showcase their goal-scoring capabilities on Day 2. 

Mathis Preston's third-period hat trick helps Canada rout Switzerland at Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Mathis Preston posted a third-period hat trick as Team Canada picked up a 9-1 win over Switzerland at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Tuesday.

Hlinka-Gretzky U18 Scouting Report: Team Canada Defensemen (vs. Switzerland)

Defensemen (2nd Period Viewing):#5 Carson Carels (PK2/2nd Pair)Pros:Puck-Moving DefensemenWalks line wellReally good skaterSmooth on the edgesTransitions the puck really wellLong stick/Positioned well in the d-zoneNext-Steps:Not over physicalLess offensively minded as compared to peers#9 Landon Dupont (PP1/3rd Pair)Pros:Offensive DefensemenReally good offensive instincts Set-up the only goal of the periodMade a nice cross-ice pass; jumping in th…