Latvian Defenseman Ralfs Freibergs Stays in Czech Republic’s Top League, Switches Team

Latvian Defenseman Ralfs Freibergs Joins HC Olomouc The Czech Extraliga (ELH) landscape shifted slightly this week as veteran Latvian defenseman Ralfs Freibergs officially transitioned to a new club. In a confirmed transaction on April 13, 2026, Freibergs joined HC Olomouc, moving over from HC Vítkovice to bolster the team’s blue line for the upcoming campaign. … Read more

Optibet Hockey League Finals: Mogo RSU and Zemgales Battle for the Latvian Championship

Mogo/RSU Takes Early Lead in Optibet Hockey League Finals With Victory Over Zemgale/LBTU The Optibet Hockey League (OHL) championship series opened with a decisive statement from “Mogo”/RSU, who secured a 3-1 victory over “Zemgale”/LBTU on Tuesday. The win gives the home side a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, placing them one step closer to … Read more

Huskies Take Series Lead as Daugaviņš Assists Winning Goal

Veteran Presence Pays Off: Kaspars Daugaviņš Fuels EC Kassel Huskies’ Series Lead In the high-stakes environment of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga 2 (DEL2), experience often becomes the deciding factor in a tight series. For the EC Kassel Huskies, that experience currently wears the number of Latvian forward Kaspars Daugaviņš. Reports indicate that Daugaviņš has once … Read more

Penguins Dominate Islanders 8-3: Crosby Shines, Playoff Race Heats Up | NHL News

PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins strengthened their position in the Metropolitan Division with an emphatic 8-3 road victory over the Recent York Islanders on Thursday. The win pushes the Penguins to 90 points through 74 games, solidifying their hold on second place in a tightly contested division. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets, featuring goaltender Elvis … Read more

NHL un NBA spēles tiešraidē: Šilova un Merzļikina mači, Girgensona rezultāts un Jokiča duelis!

Penguins Prepare for Early Game Before US Holiday, Merzļikins Visits Recent York The NHL schedule is adjusting for the upcoming US Memorial Day weekend, bringing earlier start times for some games that are convenient for hockey fans in Europe. Tonight features a pair of contests before sunset in Latvia, with the New York Rangers hosting … Read more

Liepāja Advances to OHL Semifinals with 8-1 Win Over Tallinn Panter | Baltic Hockey League Updates

Liepāja Hockey Club secured their place in the Optibet Hockey League (OHL) semifinals on Monday, completing a dominant sweep of Tallinn’s HC Panter with an 8-1 victory at Liepāja Olympic Center. The win capped a decisive series for Liepāja, taking the best-of-three quarterfinal matchup 3-0. The offensive outburst was led by forward Dānis Andersons, who … Read more

Girgensons in Fight & Latvian Hockey News: Scores, Records & More

RALEIGH, NC – In a game that already promised physicality, a spirited contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Tampa Bay Lightning took an unexpected turn Saturday night when Carolina forward Seth Jarvis dropped the gloves for his first career NHL fight against Tampa Bay’s Zemgus Girgensons. The incident occurred after a hit by Girgensons … Read more

Latvian Hockey Player Tralmak Called Up & Sent Back Down by Red Wings | AHL Update

Detroit Red Wings forward Eduards Tralmaks will return to the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins, the team announced Wednesday. The move comes just a day after Tralmaks received his first-ever call-up to the NHL, prompted by injuries to several Detroit forwards. Joining Tralmaks in the reassignment are forwards John Leonard and Austin Watson. The … Read more

NHL Results: Canucks Win in Shootout, Bļugers Plays, Red Wings Update

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning strengthened their position in the Eastern Conference standings with a decisive 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night, even as the Red Wings’ playoff aspirations took a hit. Meanwhile, Latvian prospect Elmer Tralmaks remains on the sidelines, awaiting his first NHL appearance. Nikita Kucherov reached … Read more

Blugers’ Future: Contract Speculation, Trades & Staying with the Canucks

VANCOUVER, BC – The future of Vancouver Canucks forward Teddy Blueger is a topic of increasing discussion as the NHL season winds down. The Latvian center, who has become a key contributor for Vancouver since arriving via trade, is generating attention not just for his on-ice performance, but too for what his next contract might … Read more