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Slovakia faces USA in Hlinka Gretzky Cup semifinal match today

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Slovakia faces USA in Hlinka Gretzky Cup semifinal match today
Summary

Slovakia meets the United States in the first semifinal of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on August 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Both teams advanced with impressive victories: Slovakia defeated Switzerland 6-2, while the U.S. dominated Germany 8-1. Slovakia was led by Tomas Selic, who scored four goals and provided two assists in the quarterfinal match. The United States spread eight goals across different players in their last game. After this match, Finland will face Canada in a second semifinal later in the evening.

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  • •Slovakia scored six goals against Switzerland in the quarterfinals.
  • •USA won decisively against Germany, scoring eight goals.
  • •Tomas Selic led Slovakia with four goals and two assists.
  • •The semifinal begins at 2:00 PM ET on NHL Network.
  • •Finland plays Canada in the second semifinal later today.
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In the first semifinal of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Friday, Slovakia faces the United States. The second game later that evening will see another semifinal matchup between Finland and Canada. How to Watch Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Live Stream Slovakia…

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