Alberts Šmits Has a Chance to Solidify Top-10 Status in 2026 NHL Draft Jordan Orth | January 14, 2026 Latvia has not seen many players from their country selected highly in the NHL Entry Draft. The highest-drafted Latvian-born player is Zemgus Girgensons, who was selected 12th overall by the…
Team Latvia Players to Watch at the 2026 World Juniors Jordan Orth | December 25, 2025 After reaching the quarterfinals of last year’s World Junior Championship (WJC) and pulling off a major upset of Canada in group play, Latvia is looking to fill a few holes…