Latvian defenceman Alberts Šmits selected fifth overall in historic NHL draft milestone
Latvian defenceman Alberts Šmits was selected fifth overall by the New York Rangers in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, making the 18-year-old the highest-drafted Latvian player in NHL history. Šmits [..]
Stanley Cup to travel to Latvia for second year in a row
The NHL’s Stanley Cup trophy will be travelling to Latvia for the second year in a row, ice hockey player Uvis Balinskis confirmed to Latvian Television. Balinskis’ Florida Panthers triumphed [..]