In Latvia, he is remembered for his shutout of Canada in the 2021 IIHF World Championship on home soil, the country's first-ever win vs. the world hockey power.

Latvia names Blue Jackets goalie, Merzlikins, one of its first six players for 2026 Winter Olympics; Werenski not among the U.S. first six.

Per the Latvian Hockey Federation, Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzļikins will not be playing for the Latvian team in the upcoming 2026 Olympic Qualification Tournament.The Federation says ...

The International Ice Hockey Federation announced on Monday each of the 12 ... One of those names is Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins, who joins the Latvia squad as he is set to make his ...

Blue Jackets Goalie Treats Underdog Latvia WJC Team. Story by Nick Horwat • 1w. T eam Latvia has become one of the great underdog stories at this year’s World Junior Championship Tournament ...

The Latvian national team will not have Elvis Merzļikins or Artūrs Šilovs in goal at this year’s IIHF World Championship – the Columbus Blue Jackets goalie cited family reasons last month ...

A native of Ogre, Latvia, Feldbergs was selected by the Phoenix with the No. 25 pick in the 2024 CHL Import Draft out of HS Riga. What Phoenix goalie coach Olivier Gervais remembers most about his ...

AALBORG, Denmark — Denmark, Slovakia and Latvia have qualified for the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Milan Olympics, the return of NHL players to the biggest international stage in sports.

The Latvian goaltender had a strong 10-game performance in relief for an injured Demko and Casey DeSmith, finishing with a 5-4-1 record, 2.91 goals against average and a .898 save percentage.

Following Latvia’s shocking 4-3 overtime victory over the United States on Sunday to secure a bronze medal at the world hockey championship, parliament met just before midnight and declared Monday a ...

Canada’s forward Sammy Blais (C) scores the 1-1 goal past Germany’s goalkeeper Mathias Niederberger (L) during the IIHF Ice Hockey Men’s World Championships final match betweeen Canada and Germany in ...

The International Ice Hockey Federation announced on Monday each of the 12 Olympic teams’ six players named to preliminary rosters. One of those names is Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins ...