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Ice Hockey in Latvia
Ice hockey in Latvia is overseen by the Latvian Ice Hockey Federation, which has been a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation since 1992. The men’s national team made its international debut in 1932, while the women’s and junior teams followed in 1992 and 1962, respectively. Both the men’s and junior teams have participated in the Winter Spartakiad Games, highlighting the country’s commitment to the sport. This overview encapsulates the history of Latvia’s men’s, women’s, and junior national teams.
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Latvia Men’s National Team — Key Facts
| Category | Detail |
| 🟩 Team | Men’s National Team |
| 🟦 IIHF Status | Member — May 6th, 1992 |
| 🟧 First Official Game | February 27th, 1932 — 3-0 win over Lithuania |
| 🟨 First Unofficial Game | January 15th, 1935 — 2-1 win over Vfb Konigberg |
| 🟩 Longest Official Winning Streak | 9 games — November 15th, 1992 to March 15th, 1993 |
| 🟩 Longest Unofficial Winning Streak | 4 games — November 6th, 2020 to August 12th, 2021 |
| 🟦 Longest Official Unbeaten Streak | 16 games — November 15th, 1992 to September 1st, 1993 |
| 🟦 Longest Unofficial Unbeaten Streak | 6 games — February 22nd, 1982 to February 21st, 1986 |
| 🟥 Longest Official Losing Streak | 11 games — February 16th to May 1st, 2018 |
| 🟥 Longest Unofficial Losing Streak | 5 games — April 15th, 1990 to November 5th, 1994 |
| 🟩 Biggest Official Win | 32-0 over Israel — March 15th, 1993 |
| 🟩 Biggest Unofficial Win | 35-0 over Armenian SSR — March 10th, 1962 |
| 🟥 Biggest Official Loss | 14-0 to Canada — January 20th, 1935 |
| 🟥 Biggest Unofficial Loss | 11-1 to Kazakh SSR — March 10th, 1978 |
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History Table
| History Category | Description |
| 🟦 Official Results | Latvia Men Official Results |
| 🟦 Unofficial Results | Latvia Men Unofficial Results |
| 🟩 Scoring Leaders | Latvia Scoring Leaders |
Team Roster
| # | Pos | Name | Team |
| 88 | GK | Gustavs Grigals | Fischtown Pinguins (GER) |
| 50 | GK | Kristers Gudļevskis | SaiPa (FIN) |
| 40 | GK | Mareks Mitens | HC Banska Bystrica (CZE) |
| 5 | D | Arturs Andzans | HPK (FIN) |
| 4 | D | Kristofers Bindulis | HK Dukla Michalovce (SVK) |
| 27 | D | Oskars Cibuļskis | Herning Blue Fox (DEN) |
| 29 | D | Ralfs Freibergs | HC Olomouc (CZE) |
| 55 | D | Roberts Mamčičs | HC Energie Karlovy Vary (CZE) |
| 3 | D | Alberts Šmits | Jukurit Mikkeli (FIN) |
| 42 | D | Miks Tumānovs | Jokerit Helsinki (FIN) |
| 77 | D | Kristaps Zīle | Bílí Tygři Liberec (CZE) |
| 22 | FW | Toms Andersons | HC La Chaux-de-Fonds (SUI) |
| 21 | FW | Rudolfs Balcers | ZSC Lions. (SUI) |
| 95 | FW | Oskars Batņa | Lahti Pelicans (FIN) |
| 89 | FW | Filips Buncis | Rungsted Seier Capital (DEN) |
| 17 | FW | Mārtiņš Dzierkals | HC Sparta Praha (CZE) |
| 97 | FW | Haralds Egle | HC Energie Karlovy Vary (CZE) |
| 9 | FW | Renārs Krastenbergs | HC Olomouc (CZE) |
| 37 | FW | Oskars Lapinskis | SCL Tigers (USA) |
| 14 | FW | Olivers Murnieks | Saint John Sea Dogs (CAN) |
| 12 | FW | Glebs Prohorenkovs | Niagara University (USA) |
| 87 | FW | Kristaps Skrastins | University of New Hampshire (USA) |
| 73 | FW | Deniss Smirnovs | EHC Kloten Flyers (SUI) |
| 23 | FW | Sandis Vilmanis | Charlotte Checkers (USA) |
Head Coach: Harija Vītoliņš
Latvia Women’s National Team — Key Facts
| Category | Detail |
| 🟩 Team | Women’s National Team |
| 🟦 IIHF Status | Member — May 6th, 1992 |
| 🟧 First Official Game | November 1st, 1992 — 3-0 loss to Ukraine |
| 🟨 First Unofficial Game | September 27th, 1997 — 3-1 loss to EV Bolzano Eagles |
| 🟩 Longest Official Winning Streak | 9 games — September 4th, 2008 to April 9th, 2011 |
| 🟩 Longest Unofficial Winning Streak | 5 games — February 11th, 2024 to September 1st, 2024 |
| 🟦 Longest Official Unbeaten Streak | 9 games — September 4th, 2008 to April 9th, 2011 |
| 🟦 Longest Unofficial Unbeaten Streak | 5 games — February 11th, 2024 to September 1st, 2024 |
| 🟥 Longest Official Losing Streak | 11 games — March 28th, 2012 to April 13th, 2013 |
| 🟥 Longest Unofficial Losing Streak | 3 games — February 11th, 2019 to December 18th, 2021 |
| 🟩 Biggest Official Win | 39-0 over Bulgaria — September 5th, 2008 |
| 🟩 Biggest Unofficial Win | 7-2 over Hungary U19 — February 16th, 2018 |
| 🟥 Biggest Official Loss | 17-0 to Finland — March 24th, 1995 |
| 🟥 Biggest Unofficial Loss | 12-0 to Kiekko-Espoo — February 11th, 2023 |
History Table
| History Category | Description |
| 🟦 Official Results | Latvia Women Official Results |
| 🟦 Unofficial Results | Latvia Women Unofficial Results |
| 🟩 Scoring Leaders | Latvia Women Scoring Leaders |
Team Roster
| # | Pos | Name | Team |
| 1 | GK | Kristiana Apsite | DEC Salzburg Eagles (AUT) |
| 20 | GK | Nikola Selevich | Popradske Lisky (LAT) |
| 13 | D | Aija Balode | SHK Laima |
| 5 | D | Anna Glāzniece | Memmingen Indians (GER) |
| 18 | D | Emilija Jakovleva | EV Bozen Eagles (ITA) |
| 14 | D | Ksenija Kezika | HC Jaca (ESP) |
| 7 | D | Anna Kubina | HS Kurbads/Lauvas |
| 4 | D | Alīne Šardina | SHK Laima |
| 6 | D | Madara Saulite | IF Troja-Ljungby (SWE) |
| 11 | D | Reičela Taube | Jelgavas Ledus sporta skola |
| 23 | FW | Agnese Apsite | DEC Salzburg Eagles (AUT) |
| 3 | FW | Kitija Dūce | SHK Laima |
| 22 | FW | Krista Jipčaka | Burlington Barracuda (CAN) |
| 9 | FW | Evelīna Kolīte | Hammarby IF (SWE) |
| 19 | FW | Anna Lagzdiņa | Hamilton Huskies (CAN) |
| 21 | FW | Līga Miljone | VSV Lady Hawks (AUT) |
| 8 | FW | Katrīna Paula Ozola | HS Riga |
| 24 | FW | Linda Rulle | RPI (USA) |
| 16 | FW | Karina Silajane | HS Riga |
| 12 | FW | Hanna Strause | Ontario Hockey Academy (CAN) |
| 2 | FW | Šarlote Štāle | Luleå HF U19 (SWE) |
| 17 | FW | Kjāra Paula Želubovska | Biosteel Sports Academy |
Head Coach: Hannu Saintula
Latvia U20 National Team — Key Facts
| Category | Description |
| 🟩 Team | U20 National Team |
| 🟦 IIHF Status | Member — May 6th, 1992 |
| 🟧 First Official Game | November 11th, 1992 — 12-3 win over Estonia |
| 🟨 First Unofficial Game | March 4th, 1982 — 5-4 loss to Gorky |
| 🟩 Longest Official Winning Streak | 11 games — December 20th, 2014 to December 19th, 2015 |
| 🟩 Longest Unofficial Winning Streak | 5 games — December 3rd, 2019 to November 11th, 2022 |
| 🟦 Longest Official Unbeaten Streak | 11 games — December 20th, 2014 to December 19th, 2015 |
| 🟦 Longest Unofficial Unbeaten Streak | 5 games — December 3rd, 2019 to November 11th, 2022 |
| 🟥 Longest Official Losing Streak | 11 games — December 22nd, 2016 to November 11th, 2017 |
| 🟥 Longest Unofficial Losing Streak | 6 games — March 11th, 1982 to November 11th, 2012 |
| 🟩 Biggest Official Win | 47-1 over Greece — November 10th, 1992 |
| 🟩 Biggest Unofficial Win | 14-1 over Uzbek SSR — March 8th, 1982 |
| 🟥 Biggest Official Loss | 16-0 to Canada — December 26th, 2009 |
| 🟥 Biggest Unofficial Loss | 11-4 to Belorussian SSR — March 6th, 1982 |
History Table
| History Category | Description |
| 🟦 Official Results | Latvia U20 Official Results |
| 🟦 Unofficial Results | Latvia U20 Unofficial Results |
| 🟩 Scoring Leaders | Latvia U20 Scoring Leaders |
Team Roster
| # | Pos | Name | Team |
| 29 | GK | Ivans Kufterins | Kamloops Blazers (CAN) |
| 30 | GK | Nils Roberts Maurins | Omaha Lancers (USA) |
| 1 | GK | Mikus Vecvanags | Newfoundland Regiment (CAN) |
| 26 | D | Oskars Briedis | Lulea HF U20 (SWE) |
| 10 | D | Harijs Cjunskis | Brooks Bandits (CAN) |
| 21 | D | Krists Retenais | Brooks Bandits (CAN) |
| 2 | D | Krisjanis Sarts | Blackfalds Bulldogs (CAN) |
| 23 | D | Alberts Smits | Mikkelin Jukurit U20 (FIN) |
| 15 | D | Darels Uljanskis | Flint Firebirds (USA) |
| 6 | D | Mārtiņš Vītols | Zemgale/LBTU |
| 17 | FW | Kristers Ansons | HK Mogo |
| 7 | FW | Rudolfs Berzkalns | Muskegon Lumberjacks (USA) |
| 11 | FW | Dmitrijs Dilevka | Brooks Bandits (CAN) |
| 28 | FW | Karlis Flugins | KooKoo U20 (FIN) |
| 8 | FW | Martins Klaucans | Sherbrooke Phoenix (CAN) |
| 8 | FW | Antons Macijevskis | Watertown Shamrocks (USA) |
| 14 | FW | Olivers Murnieks | Saint John Sea Dogs (CAN) |
| 18 | FW | Roberts Naudins | Shattuck St. Mary’s U19 Prep (USA) |
| 19 | FW | Bruno Osmanis | IF Bjorkloven U20 (SWE) |
| 16 | FW | Roberts Polis | HS Riga |
| 24 | FW | Daniels Serkins | SC Bern Future U21 (SUI) |
| 27 | FW | Markuss Sieradzkis | HC Plzen U20 (CZE) |
| 20 | FW | Kristians Utnans | Kenai River Brown Bears (USA) |
Head Coach: Artis Abola
Latvia Links
| Category | Platform / Source |
| Home Page | Latvijas Hokeja Federacjia |
| Social Media | Facebook: Latvijas Hokeja Federācija |
