Canada routed the United States 8-1 to win the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Maddox Schultz and Liam Pue each produced two goals and an assist and Landon DuPont, the early favorite to go first overall in the 2027 NHL Draft, finished with four assists. Gunnar Conboy scored the lone goal for the Americans.
Finland took the Bronze medal, rallying from two down to defeat Slovakia by a 3-2 count. Roni Kuukasjarvi scored the game-winner on the power play with 6:33 left in regulation.
Sweden doubled up Germany to win the seventh place game. Olle Zetterstedt and Oliver Sunberg each scored two goals for the Swedes.