3 Takeaways From Sweden’s 3-2 Quarterfinal Win Over Latvia Jordan Orth | January 2, 2025 The first quarterfinal game of the 2025 World Junior Championship (WJC) saw Sweden take on the tournament’s surprise team, Latvia. While Sweden seemingly dominated the game offensively, Latvia refused to…
Sweden Outlasts Latvia in 3-2 Win to Advance to Semi-Finals Jordan Orth | January 2, 2025 In the first quarterfinal game of the 2025 World Junior Championship (WJC), Sweden looked to avoid becoming the second team to be upset by Latvia. While the Swedish team controlled…
2025 World Junior Championship Team Latvia Final Roster William Espy | January 2, 2025 With the IIHF World Junior Championship just around the corner, Team Latvia announced their final roster early on Wednesday morning. Head coach Artis Abols will be leading Latvia’s U20 team…
Latvia Earns Spot in Quarterfinals With 4-3 Overtime Win Over Germany Jordan Orth | December 30, 2024 Germany and Latvia locked horns in a big matchup on Day 5 of the 2025 World Junior Championship. Germany looked to earn their first tournament win and stay alive in…
4 Takeaways From the United States’ 5-1 Win Over Latvia Christopher Babos | December 28, 2024 Following an inspired effort and a shootout win against host nation Canada in its capital last night, Latvia rolled into its second tournament matchup against the United States with loads…
U.S. Does What Canada Couldn’t, Takes Down Latvia 5-1 Daniel Amoia | December 28, 2024 Less than 24 hours after pulling off an improbable victory over Canada, the Latvians were back at it against the star-studded United States. Linards Feldbergs got the start for Latvia…
4 Takeaways From Canada’s 3-2 Shootout Loss vs. Latvia Justin Giampietro | December 27, 2024 In one of the most shocking upsets in tournament history, Canada lost 3-2 in a shootout to Latvia in the 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship (WJC).…
Latvia Pulls off Upset of Canada in 3-2 Shootout Win Jordan Orth | December 27, 2024 In what many thought would be an easy win for Canada in their second 2025 World Junior Championship game, a resilient Latvian team would not back down from the host…
Team Latvia Players to Watch at the 2025 WJC William Espy | December 26, 2024 With the IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC) ready to get underway, it’s time to look at some key players for team Latvia this time out. Darels Uljanskis One of the…
2024 World Junior Championship Team Latvia Final Roster William Espy | January 2, 2024 We’re getting closer to the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC). The tournament, which takes place in Gothenburg, Sweden, this year, has become a staple of the holiday season for…
Latvia Keeps Quarterfinal Hopes Alive With 6-2 Win Over Germany Conrad Jack | December 30, 2023 Latvia secured their first victory of the 2024 World Junior Championship with a 6-2 win over Germany. That presents a few scenarios for the relegation game on Thursday, Jan. 4.…
2023 World Junior Championship Team Latvia Final Roster Luke James | December 25, 2022 Team Latvia has bounced between various levels of junior international hockey since it joined the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) in 1992. Previously, they have only been able to stay…