Eriks Mateiko scored the only goal of the shootout Friday as Latvia stunned an alarmingly uninspired Canada 3-2 in the powerhouse nation's backyard at the world junior hockey championship.

Latvia goalie Linards Feldbergs made 53 saves between ... of 1.9 million people pales in comparison to the oft-referenced hockey kingdom of Canada, which had 40.1 million residents in 2023.

RIGA - Cyclist Toms Skujins and basketball players Kristaps Porzinsis and Kitija Laksa were named Latvia's Athletes of the Year at the Three Stars Award ceremony in Riga on Wednesday.