Top 20 Hockey celebrities in Latvia
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Hockey celebrities [Updated June 13, 2021].
Zemgus Girgensons was born
on January 5, 1994
in Riga, Latvia.
Due to a voting campaign held by rabid fans in his native Latvia, he received the most votes of any player for the 60th NHL All-Star Game.
Martins Karsums was born
on February 26, 1986
in Latvia.
He was drafted 64th overall by the Boston Bruins in 2004. He appeared in 6 games for the team during the 2008–09 season, then joined the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Kaspars Daugavins was born
on May 18, 1988
in Latvia.
After a few seasons with the Senators, he joined the Boston Bruins in 2012.
Elvis Merzlikins was born
on April 13, 1994
in Riga, Latvia.
He was chosen to play for Latvia men's national ice hockey team for the 2016 and 2017 World Championship.
Raitis Ivanans was born
on January 3, 1979
in Riga, Latvia.
He received a severe concussion during a game in 2010, while playing with the Calgary Flames.
Sandis Ozolinsh was born
on August 3, 1972
in Sigulda, Latvia.
He set a number of franchise records during his time with the Avalanche, including most single season goals (23) and points (68) by a defenseman as well as most all-time playoff goals (18) and points (67) by a defenseman.
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