U.S. Captures Hlinka Gretzky Cup Championship

August 18, 2025

U.S. Defeats Sweden, 5-3, to Capture Hlinka Gretzky Cup Championship

Congratulations to Chicago Mission alumni Shaeffer Gordon-Caroll, Jack Hextall, and Kalder Varga on winning gold at the prestigious Hlinka Gretzky Cup!

Team USA secured the championship with a thrilling 5-3 victory over Sweden, bringing home the title in one of the premier international tournaments for U18 players.

We are incredibly proud of Shaeffer, Jack, and Kalder for representing the Mission program on the world stage and helping lead the U.S. to victory.

Read more about the championship game here: Team USA Recap

Posted in In The Spotlight, Junior Hockey, USA Hockey