The 2019 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup wrapped up on Saturday, with Russia taking gold after a 3-2 win over Canada and Sweden claiming bronze over Finland. The week-long tournament showcased some of the best U-18 prospects available across the globe, and they did not disappoint.
Although I intended to watch as many tournament games as I could, it turned out that I was only able to watch games that featured Canada in them. So, when I was compiling a list of players who impressed me last week, it was a lot more Canada-centric than I originally planned. Nevertheless, I was still able to watch five other teams, and there were definitely some standouts there too.