Throwback Thursday: 2014 Ivan Hlinka Tournament
With four 67’s players invited to Hockey Canada’s Summer Showcase, we take a look back at Travis Konecny and Team Canada winning gold at the 2014 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup Tournament
Legendary NFL coach Vince Lombardi once said, “The strength of a group is the strength of the leaders.” Well Hockey Canada’s 2014 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup champions had plenty of strength.
Captained by the 67’s own Travis Konecny, the gold medal winning team had quite the leadership group. Konecny was joined by forward Nick Merkley (Kelowna, WHL) and defenseman Jérémy Roy (Sherbrooke, QMJHL), who serve as alternate captains during the tournament. Together they led Team Canada to their 7th Ivan Hlinka Tournament gold medal in a row.
Check out highlights and social media reaction below.
Travis Konecny finishes 5-1-6 in 5 GP as Canada wins 7th straight gold at the U18 Ivan Hlinka Tournament. Scored in today’s 6-2 win over CZE
— AJ Jakubec (@AJonSports) August 16, 2014
1) Just want to give a congrats to the Team Canada Under 18 team for winning the Gold Medal . We’ve won the Ivan Hlinka tournament 7 years
— Don Cherry (@CoachsCornerCBC) August 22, 2014
ICYMI, Canada wins Ivan Hlinka tourney. #2015NHLDraft http://t.co/0VA7adTqID
— HockeyProspect.com (@ScoutingService) August 17, 2014
Congrats to Coach Hull, the players and staff for a dominant Ivan Hlinka. #CANADIANWAY pic.twitter.com/yI05YBtQPT
— Scott Salmond (@SAMMYSAYS2010) August 16, 2014
