Gavin Burcar returns to Spokane Chiefs after successful international tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:02 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
HockeyGavin Burcar, a forward for the Spokane Chiefs, has returned to the team after representing the U.S. at the U18 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup in Edmonton. Burcar played a pivotal role, scoring five goals and adding four assists, while helping Team USA secure a silver medal. Despite a challenging previous season with Spokane, Burcar expressed optimism about the upcoming season and his commitment to the team. He aims to guide younger players and has declined offers to pursue other opportunities in favor of continued development with the Chiefs.
- •Burcar scored five goals and four assists in five games at the tournament.
- •Team USA finished second after losing 8-1 to Canada in the final.
- •Burcar aims to set an example for the Chiefs' newcomers this season.
- •He developed his skills over the summer, reportedly shooting 8,000 pucks.
- •Burcar declined an offer to join the National Team Development Program.
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Spokane Chiefs forward Gavin Burcar brings international experience back to the Arena | WHL hockey
"Aug. 29—Most teenagers relax over the summer. Hang out with friends, go to the beach, maybe get a part-time job. Gavin Burcar's summer job was representing his country in a prestigious international hockey tournament. "I got to have some fun. First half (of summer) was good. Got to be home, train, all that stuff," Burcar said earlier this week. "Then the second half, it was just playing ...
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