USA Ends 20-Year Hlinka Drought [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/db4a4b4b-04d2-4f4d-a9d5-03f53b5df5ad.webp] USA Ends 20-Year Hlinka Drought Both teams had only won this tournament once in their history, but, despite never sending what is considered their best U-18 team – something the players get tired of hearing about – the USA won the August tournament for the first time since 2003. [https://thehockeynews.com/international/latest-news/usa-ends-20-year-hlinka-drought]