Who is the head coach of Latvia U18?

The head coach of Latvia U18 is Olegs Sorokins.

Who is the captain of Latvia U18?

The captain of Latvia U18 is Dario Mackevics.

Who is the general manager of Latvia U18?

The general manager of Latvia U18 is Rudolfs Kalvitis.

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2021-2022

2021-2022 Latvia U18 Club Stats

Skater	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
Davis Borozinskis (LW)	totals		72	21	77	98	62	-3
	Des Moines Buccaneers 18U AAA	18U AAA	47	12	58	70	38	-
	Des Moines Buccaneers 18U AAA	NAPHL 18U	20	8	16	24	22	-
	Corpus Christi IceRays	NAHL	5	1	3	4	2	-3
Davids Livsics (C)	totals		45	39	37	76	90	-
	HK Kurbads U23	Latvia2	11	14	10	24	17	-
	Elite Hockey Academy 16U AAA	ECEL 16U	8	0	0	0	0	-
	HK Kurbads	Estonia	18	12	15	27	40	-
	HK Kurbads U17	Latvia U17	8	13	12	25	33	-
Dans Ločmelis (C/LW)	totals		54	23	23	46	32	18
	Luleå HF J20	J20 Nationell	44	18	16	34	16	16
	Luleå HF J18	J18 Region	3	3	3	6	2	-
	Luleå HF J18	J18 Nationell	5	2	4	6	14	2
	Luleå HF	SHL	2	0	0	0	0	0
Erasts Nazarenko (F)	totals		39	13	31	44	82	-
	Borlänge HF J18	J18 Region	20	5	16	21	68	-
	Borlänge HF J20	J20 Region	12	6	9	15	10	-
	BIK Karlskoga J18	J18 Region	7	2	6	8	4	-
	BIK Karlskoga J20	J20 Region	0	0	0	0	0	-
Kristers Zvagulis (RW/LW)	totals		33	22	20	42	59	-
	Odense IK	Denmark2	7	2	1	3	29	-
	Odense U20	Denmark U20	25	19	19	38	28	-
	Odense U17	Denmark U17	1	1	0	1	2	-
Ēriks Mateiko (LW/RW)	totals		41	21	19	40	14	0
	SK Riga 17	Latvia2	20	15	12	27	12	-
	HS Riga	Latvia	20	6	7	13	2	-
	HK Riga	MHL	1	0	0	0	0	0
Sandis Vilmanis (LW/RW)	totals		43	21	16	37	8	19
	Luleå HF J20	J20 Nationell	40	18	14	32	8	20
	Luleå HF J18	J18 Nationell	3	3	2	5	0	-1
Raivis Strazdins (F)	totals		52	17	16	33	28	-
	SK Riga 17	Latvia2	22	9	8	17	14	-
	HS Riga	Latvia	23	5	5	10	12	-
	HS Riga	Russia U18	7	3	3	6	2	-
Otto Polakovs (F)	totals		39	10	20	30	16	-
	HS Riga	Latvia	33	7	14	21	12	-
	SK Riga 17	Latvia2	6	3	6	9	4	-
Emils Veckaktins (LW)	HC Lugano U20	U20-Elit	38	15	13	28	37	-
Rainers Rullers (C)	totals		39	12	16	28	4	-
	HS Riga	Latvia	28	6	11	17	2	-
	SK Riga 17	Latvia2	8	5	2	7	0	-
	HS Riga	Russia U18	3	1	3	4	2	-
Alekss Simanovics (D)	totals		45	5	20	25	6	-
	SK Riga 17	Latvia2	22	4	11	15	0	-
	SK Riga 16	Latvia U17	1	0	1	1	0	-
	HS Riga	Latvia	14	1	0	1	2	-
	SK Riga 16	Russia U16	4	0	7	7	2	-
	HS Riga	Russia U18	4	0	1	1	2	-
Viktors Kurbaka (D)	totals		45	3	20	23	18	-
	HK Dinaburga-2	Latvia2	17	2	7	9	6	-
	Daugavpils U17	Latvia U17	10	1	11	12	4	-
	HK Dinaburga	Latvia	18	0	2	2	8	-
Renarts Berzins (D)	HK Pirati/Ogre Juniors	Latvia2	27	8	11	19	20	-
Rainers Darzins (RW)	totals		32	12	6	18	16	-5
	HK Riga	MHL	19	2	2	4	8	-5
	HS Riga	Latvia	7	3	1	4	6	-
	Tukums/Venta 2002	Latvia2	6	7	3	10	2	-
Peteris Bulans (D)	totals		32	3	14	17	2	-
	HS Riga	Latvia	22	1	8	9	2	-
	SK Riga 17	Latvia2	7	1	4	5	0	-
	HS Riga	Russia U18	3	1	2	3	0	-
Rodzers Bukarts (C)	totals		25	6	10	16	2	-
	GCK Lions U20	U20-Elit	18	2	6	8	2	-
	ZSC Lions U20	U20-Top	7	4	4	8	0	-
Martins Kruklitis (D)	totals		38	5	9	14	12	-
	HS Riga	Latvia	32	3	5	8	10	-
	SK Riga 17	Latvia2	2	0	2	2	0	-
	HS Riga	Russia U18	4	2	2	4	2	-
Markuss Streikiss (C)	totals		26	9	3	12	18	-9
	IFK Täby HC J18	J18 Region	26	9	3	12	18	-9
	HK Kurbads U23	Latvia2	0	0	0	0	0	-
Dario Mackevics (D)	totals		34	3	7	10	8	-
	HS Riga	Latvia	28	2	2	4	4	-
	SK Riga 17	Latvia2	3	1	2	3	0	-
	HS Riga	Russia U18	3	0	3	3	4	-
Kristers Urbanovics (D)	totals		31	2	5	7	4	-
	HK Mogo	Latvia	5	0	1	1	0	-
	Kärpät U18 Akatemia	U18 SM-sarja	19	1	3	4	4	-
	HK Ako/Baltie Vilki	Latvia2	7	1	1	2	0	-
Elvis Laskovs (D)	totals		23	0	6	6	18	-
	Tukums/Venta 2002	Latvia2	20	0	6	6	18	-
	Olimp Riga	Latvia	3	0	0	0	0	-

Goalie	Team	League	GP	GAA	SV%	SO	W-L-T	TOI
Markuss Brants (G)	totals		31	-	-	2	-	535:50
	HK Kurbads U23	Latvia2	10	3.53	-	2	-	475:50
	HK Kurbads	Estonia	20	-	.878	-	-	-
	HK Kurbads U17	Latvia U17	1	3.00	-	0	-	60:00
Deivs Rolovs (G)	totals		32	3.75	-	1	6-21-0	1504:33
	HS Riga	Latvia	25	4.59	.884	0	4-20-0	1085:18
	SK Riga 17	Latvia2	4	1.75	-	0	-	240:15
	HS Riga	Russia U18	3	1.34	.943	1	2-1-0	179:00
Linards Feldbergs (G)	totals		38	3.59	-	1	-	2141:52
	HK Pirati/Ogre Juniors	Latvia2	26	3.82	-	0	-	1524:37
	Ogre U17	Latvia U17	12	3.01	-	1	-	617:15

2021-2022 Latvia U18 Staff

Head CoachOlegs Sorokins
Asst. CoachJuris Ozols
Asst. CoachHerberts Vasiljevs
Goaltending CoachEdgars Lusins
General ManagerRudolfs Kalvitis
Conditioning CoachMartins Klucis
Equipment ManagerGints Bantersons
Physical TherapistRihards Udris
Video CoachArturs Barovskis

Team Staff History

2021-2022 Latvia U18 Captains

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Dario Mackevics

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Team Captaincy History

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2026: WJC-18 Bronze game loss
2025: WJC-18 Quarterfinal loss
2024: WJC-18 Quarterfinal loss

2021-2022 Latvia U18 Roster Facts

Nationalities

25 players

Experience

Latvia U18: 96 GP
SHL: 2 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Latvia Olympics (OG)

Latvia U18 Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
05/02/2026 01:00 PM UTC	Czechia U18	Latvia U18	4 - 1	U18 WJC
05/01/2026 01:00 PM UTC	Slovakia U18	Latvia U18	1 - 0	U18 WJC
04/29/2026 02:00 PM UTC	USA U18	Latvia U18	2 - 5	U18 WJC
04/27/2026 04:00 PM UTC	Latvia U18	Slovakia U18	2 - 5	U18 WJC
04/26/2026 04:00 PM UTC	Latvia U18	Norway U18	8 - 1	U18 WJC

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Latvia U18 History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WJC-18	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WJC-18	4	1	3	-	0	0	10	14	3	0.75	4	Bronze game loss
2024-2025	WJC-18	4	0	3	-	1	0	5	23	2	0.5	4	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	WJC-18	4	1	3	-	0	0	10	18	3	0.75	4	Quarterfinal loss
2022-2023	WJC-18	4	1	3	-	0	0	5	17	3	0.75	4	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	WJC-18	3	1	2	-	0	0	7	10	3	1	4	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	WJC-18	4	0	4	-	0	0	6	21	0	0	5	Did not make playoffs
2019-2020	WJC-18	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2018-2019	WJC-18	4	1	3	-	0	0	6	17	3	0.75	4	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	WJC-18 D1A	5	5	0	-	0	0	14	4	15	3		Promoted
2016-2017	WJC-18	4	0	4	-	0	0	3	19	0	0	5	Relegated
2015-2016	WJC-18	4	0	2	-	0	2	8	28	2	0.5	5	Saved in relegation
2014-2015	WJC-18	4	0	3	-	0	1	10	21	1	0.25	5	Saved in relegation
2013-2014	WJC-18 D1A	5	4	1	-	0	0	20	11	12	2.4		Promoted
2012-2013	WJC-18	4	0	4	-	0	0	3	31	0	0	5	Relegated
2011-2012	WJC-18	4	2	2	-	0	0	11	15	6	1.5	4	Saved in relegation
2010-2011	WJC-18 D1	4	4	0	-	0	0	21	2	12	3		Promoted
2009-2010	WJC-18	4	0	4	-	0	0	9	25	0	0	5	Relegated
2008-2009	WJC-18 D1	5	4	1	-	0	0	18	10	12	2.4		Promoted
2007-2008	WJC-18 D1	5	4	1	-	0	0	21	2	12	2.4		-
2006-2007	WJC-18	4	0	4	-	0	0	6	26	0	0	5	Relegated
2005-2006	WJC-18 D1	5	5	0	0	-	-	27	7	10	2		Promoted
2004-2005	WJC-18 D1	5	3	2	0	-	-	14	13	6	1.2		-
2003-2004	WJC-18 D1	5	2	2	1	-	-	27	17	5	1	4	-
2002-2003	WJC-18 D1	5	1	2	2	-	-	14	15	4	0.8	4	-
2001-2002	WJC-18 D1	5	1	3	1	0	0	10	16	3	0.6	4	-
2000-2001	WJC-18 D1	5	1	3	1	-	-	18	21	3	0.6	4	-
1999-2000	WJC-18 B	5	2	1	2	-	-	19	17	-	-		Final group
1998-1999	EJC-18 D1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1997-1998	EJC-18 C	3	3	0	0	-	-	23	5	6	2		Final loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Daniels Reidzans (F)	2026-2027	EHC Biel-Bienne Spirit U21	Swiss U21-Elit	4	8	3	11	2
2.	Edgars Siksna (D)	2026-2027	Saryarka Karaganda	Kazakhstan	4	1	5	6	2
3.	Andrejs Losans (F)	2026-2027	HC Fribourg-Gottéron U18	Swiss U18-Elit	4	3	2	5	2
4.	Edgars Siksna (D)	2026-2027	Saryarka Karaganda	-	5	2	3	5	0
5.	Arturs Sevcenko (F)	2026-2027	HS Riga/HK Dinaburga	Latvia	2	2	2	4	0
6.	Dāvids Tarvids (F)	2026-2027	HC Plzen U20	Extraliga junioru	2	2	2	4	4
7.	Kristers Obuks (F)	2026-2027	Latvia U20 (all)	International-Jr	2	2	1	3	0
8.	Emils Ezitis (F)	2026-2027	Prizma Riga	Latvia	2	2	1	3	0
9.	Roberts Jekimovs (F)	2026-2027	Prizma Riga	Latvia	2	2	1	3	0
10.	Raivis Strazdins (F)	2026-2027	RoKi U20	U20 SM-sarja	2	0	3	3	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	183 lbs	17.60
2024-2025	View Roster	6'1"	183 lbs	17.44
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	17.52
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	183 lbs	17.61
2021-2022	View Roster	6'2"	190 lbs	17.36

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Regular Season

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

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

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

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	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.	Olivers Mūrnieks (F)	17	2	11	35

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Olivers Mūrnieks (F)	17	2	9	11
2.	Martins Klaucans (F)	17	8	2	10
3.	Roberts Bukarts (F)	16	5	7	12
4.	Janis Straupe (F)	16	4	1	5
5.	Kriss Grundmanis (D)	16	0	3	3

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

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Aleksandrs Nizivijs (F)	1993-1994	6	14	20
2.	Romans Nikitins (F)	1993-1994	6	10	19
3.	Valerijs Kulibaba (F)	1993-1994	6	5	17
4.	Vadims Romanovskis (F)	1995-1996	4	9	14
5.	Viktors Blinovs (F)	1998-1999	4	8	14

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Aleksandrs Nizivijs (F)	1993-1994	6	14	20
2.	Romans Nikitins (F)	1993-1994	6	10	19
3.	Sergejs Cubars (F)	1993-1994	6	10	13
4.	Vadims Romanovskis (F)	1995-1996	4	9	14
5.	Viktors Blinovs (F)	1998-1999	4	8	14

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Valerijs Kulibaba (F)	1993-1994	6	12	17
2.	Romans Nikitins (F)	1993-1994	6	9	19
3.	Arturs Ozolins (F)	2005-2006	5	9	12
4.	Andris Dzerins (F)	2005-2006	5	7	13
5.	Mareks Jass (F)	1993-1994	6	7	10

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Rudolfs Builis (F)	2016-2017	6	0	41
2.	Eddy Rinke-Leitans (F)	2008-2009	5	3	33
3.	Tomass Erdmanis-Hermanis (D)	2025-2026	7	1	33
4.	Raivis Brencans (F)	1999-2000	5	1	31
5.	Raitis Pujats (F)	2000-2001	4	2	29