Team Facts
Plays in U18 World Championship 2023 WJC-18 Quarterfinal loss 2022 WJC-18 Quarterfinal loss 2021 WJC-18 Did not make playoffs 2020 WJC-18 Tournament Cancelled

2022-2023 Roster
# N Player A Born Birthplace HT WT S League
GOALTENDERS
#30 Linards Feldbergs (G) 18 2005 6'1" 181 R
#29 Nils Roberts Maurins (G) 17 2006 Riga, LAT 6'4" 176 L J18 Region
#1 Aksels Ozols (G) 18 2005 LAT 6'1" 154 L Latvia
DEFENSEMEN
#16 Peteris Bulans (D)   “A” 18 2005 Riga, LAT 6'0" 181 L QMJHL
#19 Harijs Cjunskis (D) 17 2006 6'1" 181 L U17-Elit
#2 Viktors Kurbaka (D)   “A” 18 2005 Daugavpils, LAT 5'11" 176 L Latvia
#21 Bruno Petrovics (D) 17 2006 Riga, LAT 6'1" 170 L U18 SM-sarja
#26 Krists Retenais (D) 17 2006 Riga, LAT 5'11" 181 L Latvia
#27 Martins Slogs (D) 18 2005 5'9" 137 L U20-Top
#7 Darels Uljanskis (D) 17 2006 Riga, LAT 6'1" 185 L J18 Nationell
FORWARDS
#17 Kristers Ansons (F) 17 2006 Riga, LAT 6'4" 216 L Latvia
#28 Rodions Boltramovics (F) 18 2005 6'1" 183 L Latvia
#22 Karlis Ceslis (F) 18 2005 Limbazi, LAT 5'10" 163 L Latvia
#5 Valdis Dommers (LW/RW) 18 2005 Riga, LAT 6'1" 179 L DNL U20
#23 Kristofers Krumins (C/W) 18 2005 Jelgava, LAT 6'2" 198 R THF 18U
#8 Davids Livsics (F) 18 2005 5'10" 165 L Estonia
#11 Eriks Mateiko (LW)   “C” 18 2005 Jelgava, LAT 6'4" 201 L QMJHL
#25 Marks Mezins (F) 18 2005 Riga, LAT 6'0" 165 L Latvia2
#12 Toms Mots (RW) 18 2005 6'0" 163 L Latvia
#20 Valters Niedrajs (F) 18 2005 Talsi, LAT 5'9" 163 L Latvia
#10 Rauls Ozollapa (C) 18 2005 6'5" 176 L Latvia
#9 Raivis Strazdins (F) 18 2005 Riga, LAT 6'4" 185 L Latvia
#13 Markuss Streikiss (F) 18 2005 Riga, LAT 6'4" 216 L J18 Region
Position: G: 3, D: 7, F: 13 | Av Age: 17.74 years | Av Ht: 6'1" | Av Wt: 178 lbs | Compare with other teams
Team Staff
Team staff history
Demographics
Nationality
Team Facts
Nationalities 23 players Experience Latvia U18: 129 GP Affiliated Team(s) Latvia (OG)
Team Captains
“C” Eriks Mateiko “A” Viktors Kurbaka
Peteris Bulans
Team captaincy history
Games
Date Home Visiting Score League
2023-04-27T20:00:00+0200 Sweden U18 Latvia U18 6 - 1 WJC-18
2023-04-24T20:00:00+0200 Latvia U18 Norway U18 1 - 0 WJC-18
2023-04-23T15:00:00+0200 Switzerland U18 Latvia U18 5 - 1 WJC-18
2023-04-21T16:00:00+0200 Latvia U18 Finland U18 2 - 5 WJC-18
2023-04-20T16:00:00+0200 USA U18 Latvia U18 7 - 1 WJC-18
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Team History and Standings
Season League GP W T L OTW OTL GF GA TP P/GP Rank Postseason
1993-1994 EJC-18 C 4 4 0 0 - - 74 6 8 2.00 1 -
1994-1995 EJC-18 C1 5 4 0 1 - - 33 7 8 1.60 -
1995-1996 EJC-18 C 3 2 0 1 - - 25 6 4 1.33 Bronze game win
1996-1997 EJC-18 C 3 2 1 0 - - 18 6 5 1.67 Final loss
1997-1998 EJC-18 C 3 3 0 0 - - 23 5 6 2.00 Final loss
1998-1999 EJC-18 D1 - - - - - - - - - - - -
1999-2000 WJC-18 B 5 2 2 1 - - 19 17 - - Final group
2000-2001 WJC-18 D1 5 1 1 3 - - 18 21 3 0.60 4 -
2001-2002 WJC-18 D1 5 1 1 3 0 0 10 16 3 0.60 4 -
2002-2003 WJC-18 D1 5 1 2 2 - - 14 15 4 0.80 4 -
2003-2004 WJC-18 D1 5 2 1 2 - - 27 17 5 1.00 4 -
2004-2005 WJC-18 D1 5 3 0 2 - - 14 13 6 1.20 -
2005-2006 WJC-18 D1 5 5 0 0 - - 27 7 10 2.00 Promoted
2006-2007 WJC-18 4 0 - 4 0 0 6 26 0 0.00 5 Relegated
2007-2008 WJC-18 D1 5 4 - 1 0 0 21 2 12 2.40 -
2008-2009 WJC-18 D1 5 4 - 1 0 0 18 10 12 2.40 Promoted
2009-2010 WJC-18 4 0 - 4 0 0 9 25 0 0.00 5 Relegated
2010-2011 WJC-18 D1 4 4 - 0 0 0 21 2 12 3.00 Promoted
2011-2012 WJC-18 4 2 - 2 0 0 11 15 6 1.50 4 Saved in relegation
2012-2013 WJC-18 4 0 - 4 0 0 3 31 0 0.00 5 Relegated
2013-2014 WJC-18 D1A 5 4 - 1 0 0 20 11 12 2.40 Promoted
2014-2015 WJC-18 4 0 - 3 0 1 10 21 1 0.25 5 Saved in relegation
2015-2016 WJC-18 4 0 - 2 0 2 8 28 2 0.50 5 Saved in relegation
2016-2017 WJC-18 4 0 - 4 0 0 3 19 0 0.00 5 Relegated
2017-2018 WJC-18 D1A 5 5 - 0 0 0 14 4 15 3.00 Promoted
2018-2019 WJC-18 4 1 - 3 0 0 6 17 3 0.75 4 Quarterfinal loss
2019-2020 WJC-18 - - - - - - - - - - - Tournament Cancelled
2020-2021 WJC-18 4 0 - 4 0 0 6 21 0 0.00 5 Did not make playoffs
2021-2022 WJC-18 3 1 - 2 0 0 7 10 3 1.00 4 Quarterfinal loss
2022-2023 WJC-18 4 1 - 3 0 0 5 17 3 0.75 4 Quarterfinal loss
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Where are they now?
# Player Season Team League GP G A TP PIM
1. Elvijs Biezais (F) 2023-2024 ESC Moskitos Essen Germany3 17 11 24 35 39
2. Gints Meija (F) 2023-2024 HK Mogo Latvia 16 20 13 33 31
3. Roberts Lipsbergs (F) 2023-2024 EC Bregenzerwald AlpsHL 20 14 19 33 12
4. Marks Mezins (F) 2023-2024 Nordic Hockey Academy U20 Austria U20i 19 17 14 31 24
5. Raivis Strazdins (F) 2023-2024 Fehérvár Hockey Academy 19 U20 Austria U20i 16 16 15 31 6
6. Toms Opelts (F) 2023-2024 HS Falcons Latvia2 13 11 18 29 2
7. Toms Andersons (F) 2023-2024 HC La Chaux-de-Fonds SL 25 11 18 29 6
8. Mikus Mintautiskis (F) 2023-2024 HK Celje AlpsHL 21 15 13 28 4
9. Rolands Gritans (D) 2023-2024 Billingham Stars NIHL 1 10 13 15 28 10
10. Elvis Laskovs (D) 2023-2024 Nordic Hockey Academy U20 Austria U20i 20 5 23 28 20
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Franchise All-Time Points
# Player GP G A TP
1. Aleksandrs Nizivijs (F) 12 21 10 31
2. Romans Nikitins (F) 11 13 13 26
3. Viktors Blinovs (F) 8 12 12 24
4. Valerijs Kulibaba (F) 12 9 12 21
5. Janis Sprukts (F) 9 12 6 18
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Franchise All-Time Goals
# Player GP G A TP
1. Aleksandrs Nizivijs (F) 12 21 10 31
2. Romans Nikitins (F) 11 13 13 26
3. Viktors Blinovs (F) 8 12 12 24
4. Janis Sprukts (F) 9 12 6 18
5. Vadims Romanovskis (F) 9 11 7 18
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Franchise All-Time Assists
# Player GP G A TP
1. Romans Nikitins (F) 11 13 13 26
2. Viktors Blinovs (F) 8 12 12 24
3. Valerijs Kulibaba (F) 12 9 12 21
4. Aleksandrs Nizivijs (F) 12 21 10 31
5. Rinalds Dzirvinskis (F) 8 8 10 18
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Franchise All-Time PIM
# Player GP G TP PIM
1. Martins Karsums (F) 14 3 3 53
2. Kaspars Daugavins (F) 15 7 14 46
3. Rudolfs Builis (F) 6 0 0 41
4. Arturs Kulda (D) 15 1 6 36
5. Eddy Rinke-Leitans (F) 5 1 3 33
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Franchise All-Time Games played
# Player GP G A TP
1. Roberts Bukarts (F) 16 5 7 12
2. Janis Straupe (F) 16 4 1 5
3. Kriss Grundmanis (D) 16 0 3 3
4. Kaspars Daugavins (F) 15 7 7 14
5. Arturs Kulda (D) 15 1 5 6
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Franchise All-Time Points per Game
# Player GP G TP PPG
1. Viktors Blinovs (F) 8 12 24 3.00
2. Edgars Rozentals (D) 3 4 8 2.67
3. Aleksandrs Nizivijs (F) 12 21 31 2.58
4. Ronalds Bodnieks (F) 4 6 10 2.50
5. Juris Stals (F) 4 5 10 2.50
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Franchise All-Time Points per Season
# Player Season League GP G A TP PPG PIM
1. Aleksandrs Nizivijs (F) 1993-1994 EJC-18 C 6 14 6 20 3.33 10
2. Romans Nikitins (F) 1993-1994 EJC-18 C 6 10 9 19 3.17 2
3. Valerijs Kulibaba (F) 1993-1994 EJC-18 C 6 5 12 17 2.83 20
4. Vadims Romanovskis (F) 1995-1996 EJC-18 C 4 9 5 14 3.50 12
5. Viktors Blinovs (F) 1998-1999 EJC-18 D1 4 8 6 14 3.50 4
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Franchise All-Time Goals per Season
# Player Season League GP G A TP PPG PIM
1. Aleksandrs Nizivijs (F) 1993-1994 EJC-18 C 6 14 6 20 3.33 10
2. Romans Nikitins (F) 1993-1994 EJC-18 C 6 10 9 19 3.17 2
3. Sergejs Cubars (F) 1993-1994 EJC-18 C 6 10 3 13 2.17 0
4. Vadims Romanovskis (F) 1995-1996 EJC-18 C 4 9 5 14 3.50 12
5. Viktors Blinovs (F) 1998-1999 EJC-18 D1 4 8 6 14 3.50 4
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Franchise All-Time Assists per Season
# Player Season League GP G A TP PPG PIM
1. Valerijs Kulibaba (F) 1993-1994 EJC-18 C 6 5 12 17 2.83 20
2. Romans Nikitins (F) 1993-1994 EJC-18 C 6 10 9 19 3.17 2
3. Arturs Ozolins (F) 2005-2006 WJC-18 D1 5 3 9 12 2.40 4
4. Andris Dzerins (F) 2005-2006 WJC-18 D1 5 6 7 13 2.60 4
5. Mareks Jass (F) 1993-1994 EJC-18 C 6 3 7 10 1.67 8
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Franchise All-Time PIM per Season
# Player Season League GP G A TP PPG PIM
1. Rudolfs Builis (F) 2016-2017 WJC-18 6 0 0 0 0.00 41
2. Eddy Rinke-Leitans (F) 2008-2009 WJC-18 D1 5 1 2 3 0.60 33
3. Raivis Brencans (F) 1999-2000 WJC-18 B 5 1 0 1 0.20 31
4. Raitis Pujats (F) 2000-2001 WJC-18 D1 4 1 1 2 0.50 29
5. Daniels Riekstins (F) 2011-2012 WJC-18 6 0 0 0 0.00 29
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Average Height, Weight, Age per Season
Season Roster Height Weight Age
2022-2023 View roster 6'1" 178 lbs 17.74
2021-2022 View roster 6'2" 185 lbs 17.56
2020-2021 View roster 6'2" 188 lbs 17.80
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