U18: Hlinka Gretzky Cup 2024

[jj cale]

Did the basketball get moved to tomorrow?

No, it was always on tomorrow, Just before both events started I was worried some of the games were going to conflict. I really didn't look into the schedules until the hlinka was about to start.

 

[McMozesmadness]

I’ve noticed Fiddler in a positive way a couple of times now. Watched a good amount of him last year. He’s grown a ton. Looks like he had a massive offseason

 

[jj cale]

Benak with a tight little feed.....................1-1

Nice play..........soccer like almost

 

[Czechboy]

Bout damn time.lol

Shots are now 16-13 and tied 1-1. Close game.

Benak with an elite pass and Novotny with an elite shot.

 

[McMozesmadness]

The Czech top line was pressing. It was just a matter of time

Slick play from both Benak and Novotny

 

[Czechboy]

Benak with a tight little feed.....................1-1

Nice play..........soccer like almost

He's too small for soccer.

 

[Czechboy]

I’ve noticed Fiddler in a positive way a couple of times now. Watched a good amount of him last year. He’s grown a ton. Looks like he had a massive offseason

Edmonton boy, sort of, he's been great and has done a good job of seperating czechs from puck (and their own bodies).

 

[jj cale]

He's too small for soccer.

nice play though, quick little touch.

Edmonton boy, sort of, he's been great and has done a good job of seperating czechs from puck (and their own bodies).

oh dear what does that mean?

 

[Czechboy]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1820595096427131330

Benak is now 5 points shy of all time Czech record I believe.

 

[Czechboy]

nice play though, quick little touch.


oh dear what does that mean?

Vernon is from Edmonton.. his Dad and he played for Oil Kings.

 

[jj cale]

Vernon is from Edmonton.. his Dad and he played for Oil Kings.

I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE

lol

 

[Czechboy]

I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE

lol

They have Sykora and Fiddler.. US get all the breaks.lol

Including a 5 on 3 here.

Czechs finally tie it up and shit the bed again...

 

[jj cale]

They have Sykora and Fiddler.. US get all the breaks.lol

Including a 5 on 3 here.

Czechs finally tie it up and shit the bed again...

It's soon going to become my dream in life to one day hear, for team Canada, number 10...................................Brayden Matthews!!

 

[Czechboy]

It's soon going to become my dream in life to one day hear, for team Canada, number 10...................................Brayden Matthews!!

Just wait till Crosby and Ovi's kids suit up for the USA

 

[jj cale]

Just wait till Crosby and Ovi's kids suit up for the USA

Don't even.........lol

I'm just glad Gretzkys kids never amounted to anything other then looking great in pictures.

 

[McMozesmadness]

Czechs really turned it up in the 2nd. They have a clear skill advantage

Americans playing with a ton of physicality though. They're making the Czechs pay any time they try to cross the blue line

Tight game. Should be a fun 3rd

 

[Czechboy]

Don't even.........lol

I'm just glad Gretzkys kids never amounted to anything other then looking great in pictures.

I'm just glad Jagr is back in Kladno. He must have 2 or 3 kids rolling around the public school system by now.lol

 

[Czechboy]

Let's do this! Lots to be disapointed about but it's a tie game and we have a shot!

 

[jj cale]

I'm just glad Jagr is back in Kladno. He must have 2 or 3 kids rolling around the public school system by now.lol

You never had to worry about Jags........too patriotic.


Canadian players please take note.

 

[jj cale]

Pavlik saving their ass.

 

[macbowes]

I still love Benak despite his size. He has the skill and tenacity to play a role similar to Caufield, Stankoven, Benson, etc. If he stays around 5'8", he'll have to be on a line with some size, but he could be the skill.

 

[PanniniClaus]

USA Hockey had a player not on the game sheet.. One of the most basic things at any level of hockey. It's why you check and have others recheck it..

Been a coach/gm for about 28 years and never once had that happen.

 

[GettingYourMoms]

Benák absolutely terrific player holy moly!

 

[jj cale]

Benák absolutely terrific player holy moly!

He's a jitterbug to be sure.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Excellent save there on a truly atrocious and possibly game ending turnover from the Czech D.