National Hockey League

Team Latvia prepared to surprise at Olympics after climb to prominence

The most prominent Latvia-born players to reach the NHL are defenseman Sandis Ozolinsh, who helped the Colorado Avalanche win ...

Team USA announces men’s ice hockey captains for Milan Cortina Olympics

Auston Matthews will have the “C” on his chest for Team USA at the Olympics.
Fox Sports

Latvia: 2nd doping suspect on ice hockey team

RIGA, Latvia (AP) Latvia's Olympic Committee secretary general says a second player on its national men's ice hockey team is suspected to have tested positive for a banned substance at the ...
Detroit News

Hockey roundup: Griffins' Eduards Tralmaks to represent Latvia at Olympics

Grand Rapids Griffins forward Eduards Tralmaks was selected to represent Latvia at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games from Feb. 6-22. Tralmaks, a native of Riga, Latvia, has 18 points ...

Dark horse to medal in men’s hockey at the Olympics? NHL players make their picks

In polling 118 NHL players, the Czech Republic was the top pick, with support also for Switzerland, Germany and Latvia.