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The most prominent Latvia-born players to reach the NHL are defenseman Sandis Ozolinsh, who helped the Colorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 1996 and played 875 games in 15 NHL seasons, and goalie Arturs Irbe, who had 218 wins and 33 shutouts in 13 seasons.
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Winter Olympics medal tracker 2026: Updated gold, silver, bronze count for every country
Which countries are performing the best at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
A deep dive into the NHL-loaded Team USA men's hockey roster for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
Latvia unveiled its roster for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 on Tuesday, headlined by Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins. The best Latvia has finished in the tournament was the 2014 Sochi Olympics, when it reached the quarterfinals. This is the first group of NHL players to represent Latvia at the Olympics since then.
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Winter Olympics 2026 viewer's guide: Schedule, times, channels to watch biggest events at Milan Cortina Games
From the slopes to the rink, here's everything you need to know to watch the most anticipated events at the 2026 Winter Games.
This evening are the opening ceremonies for the 2026 Winter Olympics, to be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Among those competing this year are several athletes with connections to Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.