Latvia Men's Ice Hockey Roster for 2026 Winter Olympics: Full Team List with Merzļikins, Blueger & Girgensons
Latvia relies on a solid NHL contingent, including reliable two-way forward Teddy Blueger, veteran Zemgus Girgensons, and emerging defenseman Uvis Balinskis. Goaltending is a strength with proven NHLers Elvis Merzļikins and Artūrs Šilovs.
The rest of the roster features experienced European league players and promising prospects. In Group C alongside the United States, Germany, and Denmark, Latvia will look to play disciplined, defensive hockey and capitalize on strong netminding to compete for a quarter-final berth
Latvia's 2026 Olympic Men's Hockey Roster
First six named
- F Rodrigo Ābols, Philadelphia Flyers
- F Teddy Blueger, Vancouver Canucks
- F Zemgus Girgensons, Tampa Bay Lightning
- D Uvis Balinskis, Florida Panthers
- G Elvis Merzļikins, Columbus Blue Jackets
- G Artūrs Šilovs, Pittsburgh Penguins
- F Oskars Batņa, Lahti Pelicans
- F Rudolfs Balcers, ZSC Lions
- F Roberts Bukarts, HC Vítkovice
- F Kaspars Daugaviņš, Kassel Huskies
- F Martins Dzierkals, Sparta Praha
- F Haralds Egle, HC Karlovy Vary
- F Renārs Krastenbergs, HC Olomouc
- F Dans Ločmelis, Providence College (AHL affiliate)
- F Eriks Mateiko, Hershey Bears (AHL)
- F Eduards Tralmaks, Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL)
- F Sandis Vilmanis, Charlotte Checkers (AHL)
- D Oskars Cibuļskis, Herning Blue Fox
- D Ralfs Freibergs, HC Vítkovice
- D Jānis Jaks, HC Karlovy Vary
- D Roberts Mamčics, HC Karlovy Vary
- D Kristaps Rubins, HC Plzeň
- D Alberts Smits, Mikkelin Jukurit
- D Kristaps Zīle, HC Liberec
- G Kristers Gudļevskis, Fischtown Pinguins
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