It was a fight for pride and glory in southern Alberta this week as the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) hosted America’s best up-and-coming hockey players.

The two-game showcase had its first game in Calgary on Tuesday, which team USA won 4-2.

Then, on Wednesday, the teams ran it back in Lethbridge, with team CHL winning 4-3.

This forced a “super overtime” to decide the winners of the quick tournament. Team USA won in the first overtime period.

However, CHL players were still thrilled at the opportunity to play in front of so many NHL scouts.

“It’s a good opportunity for a lot of guys, kind of nice to have a competition against the States,” said Liam Ruck, who plays for the Medicine Hat Tigers.

It was the second CHL USA Prospects Challenge in as many years and the first since severa

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