2023 Hlinka Gretzky host cities

[paul-laus]

Hello. Was thinking of flying to Czechia/Slovakia in August to take in the under 18 tournament to see the 2024 draft eligibles. At the 2022 tournament in Alberta, I remember Gord Miller on the TSN coverage suggest that the arena in Piestany was undergoing renovations and this may necessitate a move to another city in addition to breclav for the 2023 tournament. Does anybody know if this is true?

Thanks a million!

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[Jumptheshark]

Hello. Was thinking of flying to Czechia/Slovakia in August to take in the under 18 tournament to see the 2024 draft eligibles. At the 2022 tournament in Alberta, I remember Gord Miller on the TSN coverage suggest that the arena in Piestany was undergoing renovations and this may necessitate a move to another city in addition to breclav for the 2023 tournament. Does anybody know if this is true?

Thanks a million!

if it is not ready Bratislavia is being held in reserve

 

[paul-laus]

Right on. Thanks for the intel brotha…

 

[alko]

Simply come to Slovakia. Our country is so small, it is actually no problem, if you will know the city after you are here.

 

[mirec04]

The arena in Trencin is undergoing some reconstruction.
Miroslav Satan was mentioning something like he can imagine organization of HGC in this city once the arena is ready to host such tournament. It would be honour for this city, where many Slovak hockey stars were born.

 

[paul-laus]

Thanks for all the intel. Whether it’s Piestany, Trencin, or Bratislava…I havent been to Slovakia since the early 2000s so it’d be a great time in mid summer…the tournament is so high level now for draft eligibles even without Russia…

 

[SOLR]

Hmmm Slovakia in the summer seem like a great freaking idea.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Hmmm Slovakia in the summer seem like a great freaking idea.

I love going there. Fun people and lots to do

 

[SOLR]

I love going there. Fun people and lots to do

I've been all around lol. Austria, Germany, Hungary - Thinking to hit Slovenia, drive to Czechia, and then go down for the tournament.

 

[Jumptheshark]

I've been all around lol. Austria, Germany, Hungary - Thinking to hit Slovenia, drive to Czechia, and then go down for the tournament.

joy of living in Europe--so much to see and do

 

[paul-laus]

Any update at all from the Slovakian Hockey Federation on whether the arena in Piestany will be ready for Hlinka Gretzky tournament or is it looking like it might be in Bratislava like others here have said?

 

[clevelandcane]

I love The Great One... but... remind me why they changed the name? Hlinka is the name for me. Not Gretzky/Hlinka.

 

[Jumptheshark]

I love The Great One... but... remind me why they changed the name? Hlinka is the name for me. Not Gretzky/Hlinka.

pr when they moved it to Canada. 99% of people do not know who Ivan Hlinka was. He had a short stay un the nhl

 

[ijuka]

pr when they moved it to Canada. 99% of people do not know who Ivan Hlinka was. He had a short stay un the nhl

Kinda weird to have a memorial for Gretzky though considering he's still alive.

 

[clevelandcane]

pr when they moved it to Canada. 99% of people do not know who Ivan Hlinka was. He had a short stay un the nhl

I guess. I don't know him either but slapping someone's name on a random tournament seems ... stupid

 

[paul-laus]

Is there seriously no info at all yet on if the Piestany arena refurbishment will be complete in time for the tournament this summer yet?

 

[ORRFForever]

Play it in small arenas in Canada - like the WJR's used to be.

Attendance would be more than adequate.

 

[Goodman68]

Is there seriously no info at all yet on if the Piestany arena refurbishment will be complete in time for the tournament this summer yet?

Břeclav, Piešťany

 

[paul-laus]

Břeclav, Piešťany

Yes in any normal year. There has been arena renovations taking place at the Piestany arena causing me to wonder whether the arena in Piestany will be ready in time. I’m shocked that there is no information in mid April as to whether the renos will be completed by August..

 

[jcbio11]

Yes in any normal year. There has been arena renovations taking place at the Piestany arena causing me to wonder whether the arena in Piestany will be ready in time. I’m shocked that there is no information in mid April as to whether the renos will be completed by August..

I found this. Some local news site. Not sure if relevant.

Zimný štadión má termín ukončenia rekonštrukcie v decembri 2025 | Piešťanský denník

Už na najbližšie mestské zastupiteľstvo dostanú piešťanskí poslanci na rokovanie návrh na spolufinancovanie rekonštrukcie zimného štadióna pre podanie žiadosti o dotáciu z Fondu na podporu športu na projekt Rekonštrukcia technológie chladenia ľadovej plochy na Zimnom štadióne. Podľa dôvodovej...

www.piestanskydennik.sk

 

[paul-laus]

I found this. Some local news site. Not sure if relevant.

Zimný štadión má termín ukončenia rekonštrukcie v decembri 2025 | Piešťanský denník

Už na najbližšie mestské zastupiteľstvo dostanú piešťanskí poslanci na rokovanie návrh na spolufinancovanie rekonštrukcie zimného štadióna pre podanie žiadosti o dotáciu z Fondu na podporu športu na projekt Rekonštrukcia technológie chladenia ľadovej plochy na Zimnom štadióne. Podľa dôvodovej...

www.piestanskydennik.sk

I appreciate you tracking that article down. I have no clue on how to translate it though as I’ve tried a few different options with no success…

 

[kudla]

I appreciate you tracking that article down. I have no clue on how to translate it though as I’ve tried a few different options with no success…

It's basically saying that it is still unsure whether the government will even help finance the reconstruction (which is required). The deadline for this verdict is July 16th. If the project gets help, the reconstruction should be done by December 31st 2025. It's also worth noting that the article is 2 months old

 

[paul-laus]

It's basically saying that it is still unsure whether the government will even help finance the reconstruction (which is required). The deadline for this verdict is July 16th. If the project gets help, the reconstruction should be done by December 31st 2025.

Then is it safe to say that the arena won’t be ready for the tournament? And that alternate sites will be looked at such as Bratislava which another poster suggested?

 

[kudla]

Then is it safe to say that the arena won’t be ready for the tournament? And that alternate sites will be looked at such as Bratislava which another poster suggested?

Judging from the article I'd say the arena won't be ready for the tournament, but the article is 2 months old and something may have moved, but it's unlikely

 

[Goodman68]

Then is it safe to say that the arena won’t be ready for the tournament? And that alternate sites will be looked at such as Bratislava which another poster suggested?

This is new information for me too. It follows from logic that if the stadium is already out of order and in a state of disrepair, it will certainly not be played this year. And not even until the end of 2025, and that is an optimistic variant.. My personal guess is that it will be played in Bratislava, but it's just a guess...