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.
With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games kicking off, THW ranks the 12 qualifying countries for the biggest men's hockey tournament in years.
Read The Latest 2026 Winter Olympics News On FloHockey 2026 Winter Olympics Hockey Rosters: Full List Including Team Canada Twelve different AHL teams will have at least one player going to Italy. Leading the way are the Iowa Wild,
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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