The Ivan Hlinka Tournament is an annual best-on-best, eight-nation international Under-18 hockey tournament, showcasing the world’s top players eligible for the next National Hockey League draft. It takes place in Breclav, Czech Republic and Piestany, Slovakia from Aug. 5-10, with Canada based in the Czech city.
2013 Ivan Hlinka tournament: Schedule & standings
Aaron Ekblad scored as Canada blanked the USA in the Ivan Hlinka gold medal game. (CP/Nathan Denette)
