Hlinka-Gretzky Cup· Season 2023
Match Summary
USA U18 defeated Finland U18 5:2. The match was played in Hlinka-Gretzky Cup 2023. Goals were scored by M. Swanson, W. Felicio 1′, T. Connelly 9′, H. Ruohonen 4′, R. Vesterinen 7′, C. Stefanek 18′, A. Park 8′. League standings: USA U18 #2, Finland U18 #2. Score by period: P1: 3–0, P2: 1–2, P3: 1–0.
Match Events
Key match events between USA U18 and Finland U18 — 7 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
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Rivalry since 2009
USA U18 vs Finland U18 Head to Head Results· 47
USA U18 and Finland U18 have met 47 times — USA U18 won 35, Finland U18 won 12, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2009. USA U18 leads the head-to-head with 35 victories from 47 meetings. A combined 311 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.62 per match (198 for the home side, 113 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 42 matches (89%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 47 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–9 in 2024.
Recent Meetings
Standings
USA U18 sit #2 and Finland U18 are #2 in the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup table heading into this match.
Group A
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Czech Republic U18 | GP3 | Won2 | Lost1 | Pts6 |
| #2 | USA U18 | GP3 | Won2 | Lost1 | Pts6 |
| #3 | Sweden U18 | GP3 | Won2 | Lost1 | Pts6 |
| #4 | Germany U18 | GP3 | Won0 | Lost3 | Pts0 |
Group B
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Canada U18 | GP3 | Won2 | Lost1 | Pts6 |
| #2 | Finland U18 | GP3 | Won2 | Lost1 | Pts6 |
| #3 | Switzerland U18 | GP3 | Won2 | Lost1 | Pts6 |
| #4 | Slovakia U18 | GP3 | Won0 | Lost3 | Pts0 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 15 May 2026