Which Men’s Hockey Players Have Been Selected to Play for Team Latvia in the Beijing Olympics? When Do Latvia Men’s Hockey Games Begin?

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Hello Everyone! Welcome to Sports Teller! Today, we will be going over the List of Latvia Men’s Hockey Players-Beijing Olympics. In fact, we will be showcasing the schedule for Team Latvia Men’s Hockey’s upcoming games in China. Without further adieu, let’s begin!

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List of Latvia Men’s Hockey Players-Beijing Olympics

When Do the Team Latvia Men’s Hockey Games Begin?

The 2022 Winter Olympics will take place in Beijing, China from Friday, February 4 until Sunday, February 20. Beijing becomes just the 4th Asian city to host the Olympic Games since the late 1990’s: Tokyo, Japan (2020), Pyeongchang, South Korea (2018), and Nagano, Japan (1998). In fact, Beijing will be hosting the Olympics for the first time since the 2008 Summer Olympics. Now for men’s hockey, Team Latvia will be looking for their first medal in the program’s history. Their best end result was finishing 8th in the 2014 Sochi Games.

Team Latvia was originally going to be represented by NHL players, but the league withdrew from the Beijing Olympics due to rising cases among teams. The squad will be guided by 1-Time Olympian Harijs Vitolins and will play games at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing. Team Latvia currently has three scheduled preliminary events for Beijing:

Team Latvia Men’s Hockey Schedule for 2022 Beijing Olympics

• Wednesday, February 9: Team Latvia vs. Team Sweden (11:10 P.M. EDT/8:10 P.M. PDT)
• Friday, February 11: Team Latvia vs. Team Finland (8:10 A.M. EDT/5:10 A.M. PDT)
• Saturday, February 12: Team Latvia vs. Team Slovakia (11:10 P.M. EDT/8:10 P.M. PDT)
• Tuesday, February 15: Qualifying Playoffs Begin
• Wednesday, February 16: Quarterfinals Begin
• Friday, February 18: Semifinals Begin
• Saturday, February 19: Gold Medal Game (11:10 P.M. EDT/8:10 P.M. PDT)
• Saturday, February 19: Bronze Medal Game (8:10 A.M. EDT/5:10 A.M. PDT)

Which Men’s Hockey Players Will Compete for Team Latvia in Beijing Olympics?

Now that you know when men’s hockey takes place in the upcoming Winter Olympics, we can discuss which Men’s Hockey players are set to join Team Latvia in China. For the list of Team Latvia Players for Olympic Men’s Hockey, please refer to the information below!

Forwards for Team Latvia

Lauris Darzins

• 3rd Winter Games (2010 Vancouver, 2014 Sochi, 2022 Beijing)
• 4 Goals and 2 Assists in 9 Games in the Winter Games
• 268th Overall Pick (9th Round) by Nashville Predators in 2003 NHL Draft
• Has Never Played in the NHL
• Has Played Abroad in Canada, Finland, Czech Republic, Belarus, and Russia
• 78 Goals and 146 Assists with KHL-Latvia (2014-2022)
• Currently Playing in Latvia

Kaspars Daugavins

• 3rd Winter Games (2010 Vancouver, 2014 Sochi, 2022 Beijing)
• 0 Goals and 2 Assists in 8 Games in the Winter Games
• 91st Overall Pick (3rd Round) by Ottawa Senators in 2006 NHL Draft
• Played for Senators and Bruins: 6 Goals and 9 Assists
• 2 Stanley Cup Playoff Appearances in 2012 and 2013
• Has Played Abroad in Russia, Switzerland, Canada, U.S.A., and Latvia
• 107 Goals and 153 Assists with KHL-Russia (2014-2021)
• Currently Playing in Switzerland

Martins Karsums

• 3rd Winter Games (2010 Vancouver, 2014 Sochi, 2022 Beijing)
• 0 Goals and 3 Assists in 9 Games in the Winter Games
• 64th Overall Pick (2nd Round) by Boston Bruins in 2004 NHL Draft
• Played for Bruins and Lightning (2008-2009): 1 Goal and 5 Assists
• Also Saw Time in the Bruins and Lightnings’ Farm System
• Has Played Abroad in Germany, Russia, Canada, U.S.A., and Latvia
• 139 Goals and 139 Assists with KHL-Russia/Latvia (2009-2020, 2021-2022)
• Currently Playing in Latvia

Ronalds Kenins

• 2nd Winter Games (2014 Sochi, 2022 Beijing)
• 0 Goals and 0 Assists in 5 Games in the Winter Games
• Played for the Vancouver Canucks from 2014 until 2015: 4 Goals and 8 Assists
• Also Spent Time in the Canucks’ Farm System
• 1 Stanley Cup Playoff Appearance in 2015
• Has Played Abroad in Switzerland, Latvia, Canada, and U.S.A.
• 54 Goals and 129 Assists with NL-Swiss (2011-2014, 2016-2022)
• Currently Playing in Switzerland

Miks Indrasis

• 2nd Winter Games (2014 Sochi, 2022 Beijing)
• 0 Goals and 0 Assists in 5 Games in the Winter Games
• Has Never Played in the NHL
• Began Playing Professionally in 2006
• 133 Goals and 164 Assists with KHL-Russia/Latvia (2012-2022)
• Currently Playing in Russia

Roberts Bukarts

• 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
• Has Never Played in the NHL
• Began Professionally in 2004
• Played Abroad in Belarus, Russia, U.S.A., Czech Republic, and Latvia
• 90 Goals and 120 Assists with Czechia (2015-2020, 2021-2022)
• Currently Playing in Czech Republic

Renars Krastenbergs

• 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
• Spent Time in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Farm System (2018-2020)
• Has Never Played in the NHL
• Has Played Abroad in Austria, Canada, U.S.A., and Latvia
• 19 Goals and 17 Assists with ICEHL-Austria (2020-2022)
• Currently Playing in Austria

Rodrigo Abols

• 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
• 184th Overall Pick (7th Round) by Vancouver Canucks in 2016 NHL Draft
• Spent Time in the Florida Panthers’ Farm System (2019-2020)
• Also Played Abroad in Canada, U.S.A., and Sweden
• 46 Goals and 37 Assists with SHL-Sweden (2017-2019, 2020-2022)
• Currently Playing in Sweden

Andris Dzerins

• 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
• Has Never Played in the NHL
• Began Playing Professionally in 2004
• Has Played Abroad in Finland, Sweden, Canada, Austria, and Czech Republic
• 49 Goals and 47 Assists with KHL-Latvia (2009-2016, 2018-2021)
• Currently Playing in Austria

Deniss Smirnovs

• 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
• Has Never Played in the NHL
• Began Playing Professionally in 2013
• Has Played Abroad in Switzerland and Latvia
• 11 Goals and 22 Assists with NL-Swiss (2019-2022)
• Currently Playing in Switzerland

Martins Dzierkals

• 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
• 68th Overall Pick (3rd Round) by Toronto Maple Leafs in 2015 NHL Draft
• Spent the 2017-2018 Season with the Maple Leafs’ Farm System
• Has Also Played Abroad in Finland, Czech Republic, Canada, U.S.A., and Latvia
• 15 Goals and 22 Assists with KHL-Latvia (2018-2019, 2020-2021)
• Currently Playing in Czech Republic

Oskars Batna

• 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
• Has Never Played in the NHL
• Began Playing Professionally in 2009
• Has Played Abroad in France, Finland, U.S.A., and Latvia
• 10 Goals and 13 Assists with Ligue Magnus-France (2020-2021)
• Currently Playing in Finland

Rihards Bukarts

• 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
• Played in the Florida Panthers’ Farm System (2016-2017)
• Has Never Played in the NHL
• Has Also Played Abroad in Germany, Czech Republic, Russia, Latvia, Canada, and U.S.A.
• 12 Goals and 6 Assists with KHL-Latvia (2017-2018, 2020-2021)
• Currently Playing in Russia

Nikolajs Jelisejevs

• 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
• Has Never Played in the NHL
• Began Playing Professionally in 2000
• Has Played Abroad in China, Russia, and Latvia
• 17 Goals and 12 Assists with KHL-Latvia (2014-2018, 2020-2022)
• Currently Playing in Latvia

Defensemen for Team Latvia

Ralfs Friebergs

• 2nd Winter Games (2014 Sochi, 2022 Beijing)
• 0 Goals and 1 Assist in 5 Games in the Winter Games
• Played College Hockey for Bowling Green State
• Spent Time in the Farm Systems for Red Wings and Kings
• Has Played Abroad in Czech Republic, Belarus, U.S.A., Canada, and Latvia
• 13 Goals and 74 Assists with Czechia (2017-2021)
• Currently Playing in Latvia

Arturs Kulda

• 2nd Winter Games (2014 Sochi, 2022 Beijing)
• 0 Goals and 1 Assist in 5 Games in the Winter Games
• 200th Overall Pick (7th Round) by Atlanta Thrashers (Now Winnipeg Jets) in 2006 NHL Draft
• Played for Thrashers/Jets from 2009 until 2012: 2 Assists in 15 Games
• Has Played Abroad in China, Finland, Russia, Germany, Canada, U.S.A., Czech Republic, and Latvia
• 3 Goals and 23 Assists with DEL-Germany (2020-2022)
• Currently Playing in Germany

Patriks Ozols

• 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
• Has Never Played in the NHL
• Began Playing Professionally in 2015
• Has Spent His Entire Career in Latvia
• 9 Goals and 14 Assists with Latvia (2020-2022)
• Currently Playing in Latvia

Janis Jaks

• 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
• Played College Hockey for American International
• Spent 2020-2021 Season with the Edmonton Oilers’ Farm System
• Has Played Abroad in Belarus, Russia, Canada, U.S.A., and Latvia
• 7 Goals and 15 Assists with KHL-Russia/Latvia (2020-2022)
• Currently Playing in Russia

Kristaps Zile

• 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
• Has Never Played in the NHL
• Began Playing Professionally in 2011
• Has Spent His Entire Career in Latvia
• 9 Goals and 28 Assists with KHL-Latvia (2016-2022)
• Currently Playing in Latvia

Uvis Janis Balinkis

• 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
• Has Never Played in the NHL
• Began Playing Professionally in 2011
• Played Abroad in Germany, Czech Republic, and Latvia
• 12 Goals and 24 Assists with Czechia (2020-2022)
• Currently Playing in Czech Republic

Karlis Cukste

• 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
• Played College Hockey for Quinnipiac
• 130th Overall Pick (5th Round) by San Jose Sharks in 2015 NHL Draft
• Spent Little Time in the Sharks’ Farm System (2020-2021)
• 9 Goals and 9 Assists with Latvia (2020-2022)
• Currently Playing in Latvia

Oskars Cibulskis

• 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
• Has Never Played in the NHL
• Began Playing Professionally in 2004
• Has Played Abroad in Austria, Czech Republic, and Latvia
• 20 Goals and 39 Assists with KHL-Latvia (2009-2017, 2021-2022)
• Currently Playing in Latvia

Goaltenders for Team Latvia

Kristers Gudlevskis

• 2nd Winter Games (2014 Sochi, 2022 Beijing)
• 0-2-0 Record with 3.53 GAA and 0.920 Save % in 2014 Winter Games
• 124th Overall Pick (5th Round) by Tampa Bay Lightning in 2013 NHL Draft
• Played for Lightning from 2013 until 2017: 1-0-1 Record
• 1 Stanley Cup Playoff Appearance in 2014
• Also Spent Time in the Lightning’s Farm System (2013-2017)
• Has Played Abroad in Slovakia, Sweden, Germany, U.S.A., and Austria
• 13-24-4 Record with 2.67 GAA and 0.898 Save % with KHL-Latvia (2012-2013, 2018-2020)
• Currently Playing in Sweden

Ivars Punnenovs

• 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
• Has Never Played in the NHL
• Began Playing Professionally in 2009
• 28-59-14 Record with 2.91 GAA and 0.911 Save % with NL-Swiss (2018-2022)
• Currently Playing in Switzerland

Janis Kalnins

• 1st Winter Games (2022 Beijing)
• Has Never Played in the NHL
• Began Playing Professionally in 2007
• Also Played Abroad in Hungary, Belarus, Finland, Sweden, and Latvia
• 72-32-5 Record with 2.35 GAA and 0.916 Save % with KHL-Finland (2018-2021)
• Currently Playing in Sweden

Check Out the Other 2022 Beijing Olympics Roster for Men’s Hockey

USA Men’s Hockey Roster & Schedule of Games For Beijing Olympics

Canada Men’s Hockey Roster & Schedule of Games for Beijing Olympics

Russia Men’s Hockey Roster & Schedule of Games for Beijing Olympics

Germany Men’s Hockey Roster & Schedule of Games for Beijing Olympics

Sweden Men’s Hockey Roster & Schedule of Games for Beijing Olympics

Finland Men’s Hockey Roster & Schedule of Games for Beijing Olympics

Switzerland Men’s Hockey Roster & Schedule of Games for Beijing Olympics

Slovakia Men’s Hockey Roster & Schedule of Games for Beijing Olympics

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