Vītoliņš announces the composition of the Latvian hockey team for the world championship in the Czech Republic

Vītoliņš announces the composition of the Latvian hockey team for the world championship in the Czech Republic

The composition of the Latvian national team for participation in the world championship: goalkeepers – Elvis Merzlikin (Columbus “Blue Jackets”, NHL), Erik Vitols (Keuru “KeuPa”, Finland), Kristers Gudlevsky (Bremerhafen “Fischtown Pinguins”, Germany); defenders – Jānis Jaks, Kristaps Zīle (Litvīnovas “Verva”, Czech Republic), Roberts Mamčić (“Nove Zamky”, Slovakia), Arvils Bergmanis (University of Alaska Fairbanks, NCAA), Markus … Read more

“A huge relief.” Shilov comments on his first victory in the NHL playoffs

“A huge relief.”  Shilov comments on his first victory in the NHL playoffs

The Vancouver Canucks represented by Shilov beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 in overtime, taking a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference first round series. The Latvian goalkeeper dealt with 27 opponents’ shots in this match. In a conversation with the media, he admitted that he found out about joining the “Canucks” the day before yesterday. … Read more

A well-known North American reviewer calls Merzlikin the source of “Blue Jackets” drama

A well-known North American reviewer calls Merzlikin the source of “Blue Jackets” drama

Almost at the same time as Merzlikin’s monologue after the training of the Latvian national team, Porclains came out with its publication. In a monologue, Merzlikins told local journalists that he would not talk to the Latvian media this spring. He emphasized that he had lost an imaginary war against Latvian journalists. One of the … Read more

After a fierce fight in overtime, the Canadian ice hockey players won the gold at the world championship

After a fierce fight in overtime, the Canadian ice hockey players won the gold at the world championship

Daniela Serdaknia scored the winning goal for the Canadian national team in the sixth minute of overtime. The Canadian national team became the world champion after a year’s break, but triumphed for the 13th time in total. Meanwhile, the US national team has ten titles. In regular time, Marie-Philippe Poulin scored two goals for the … Read more

The selection of Latvian clubs will meet with the national team of Ukraine

The selection of Latvian clubs will meet with the national team of Ukraine

The games with the Ukrainians will take place on April 16 at 6:45 p.m. and on April 17 at 5:30 p.m. in the Daugava Ice Hall in Riga. Fans will be able to attend both games for free. The Latvian club team will be led by Raimonds Vilkoits, who will be assisted by Ģirts Ankipāns. … Read more

Vītoliņš outlines one of the most difficult decisions in the national team at the moment

Vītoliņš outlines one of the most difficult decisions in the national team at the moment

The Latvian ice hockey team is starting to increase speed in the preparation process before the upcoming world championship. The national team has two test matches against Austria behind it, in which victories were won in the shootout. Already on April 10 and 11, Latvian hockey players will cross sticks with the Finnish national team. … Read more

“We made our position known.” Vītoliņš about Girgensons joining the national team

“We made our position known.”  Vītoliņš about Girgensons joining the national team

Speaking about Merzlikin, Vitolins said that the goalkeeper’s situation is different from Girgenson, because Merzlikin does not have to think about a new contract. “We have to wait for the last negotiations, which are customary in the USA. After that, there are no obstacles for him,” commented Vītoliņš on Merzlikin’s situation. The coach also praised … Read more

VIDEO ⟩ Blūgers shines with a goal scored in the minority

VIDEO ⟩ Blūgers shines with a goal scored in the minority

The “Canucks” lost to the Los Angeles “Kings” with a score of 3:6 (1:2, 0:2, 2:2), who celebrated their third success in a row. Blüger scored Vancouver’s third goal in the middle of the third period, when he sent the puck into the home team’s goal from the front after a pass from Nikita Zadorov … Read more

Balinsky and Merzlikin remain out of the application for NHL matches

Balinsky and Merzlikin remain out of the application for NHL matches

The Columbus “Blue Jackets” represented by Merzlikin lost to the New York “Islanders” team at home with the score 2:4 (2:2, 0:0, 0:2). The Latvian goalkeeper missed the second match in a row due to a minor injury in the lower body, but it is planned that he will be ready to return to the … Read more