The most prominent Latvia-born players to reach the NHL are defenseman Sandis Ozolinsh, who helped the Colorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 1996 and played 875 games in 15 NHL seasons, and goalie Arturs Irbe, who had 218 wins and 33 shutouts in 13 seasons.
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Men’s Olympic hockey schedule: Where and when to watch each Canucks Olympian’s games
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are officially underway, with 2,800+ athletes competing for glory over the next few weeks. Five of those athletes are members of the Vancouver Canucks: Elias Pettersson (Sweden),
Seven members of the Canucks organization will represent their respective countries at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Ranking 2026 Olympic hockey teams 1-12 on chances to win gold, from best (Canada) to worst (Italy)
There are 12 men's hockey teams that will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, but not all enter with the same chances of winning gold.
Before Olympic hockey begins, a few NHL stars took a moment to share their dream alternate sports.
NHL stars have landed in Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics. This marks the league's return after a 12-year break. Players from top nations like Canada, USA, Sweden, and Finland are preparing for the tournament.
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