Two OHL players named to Czechia’s roster for 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Two OHL players have been named to Team Czechia’s roster for the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, taking place August 3-8 in Edmonton, AB.

Both players are committed to the OHL for the upcoming 2026-27 season, including forward Adam Nemec (Brantford Bulldogs) and defenceman Jiri Gombar (Kitchener Rangers), who are included on the 25-man roster.

Czechia will look to return to the podium after capturing silver medals in both 2023 and 2024. The country’s most recent Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold medal came in 2016.

The Czechs will compete in Group B alongside the United States, Finland and Germany, while Group A features Canada, Sweden, Switzerland and Slovakia.

They open the tournament against the United States on Monday, Aug. 3, before facing Germany on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and Finland on Wednesday, Aug. 5.

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