On February 12, a group-stage match will take place at the “Arena Santa Giulia” ice rink in Milan, where the Olympic men’s ice hockey tournament is being held.
In the first round of Group C, Latvia’s national team will face reigning world champions USA. Germany and Denmark also compete in this group.
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The Baltic team qualified for the Olympic Games through a qualifying tournament. There is no doubt that competing at these Games is already a significant achievement for Harijs Vitolins‘ team.
The Americans are among the leading contenders for gold. Last year, USA hockey players became world champions for the first time since 1960. The “Stars and Stripes” have two Olympic gold medals, won in 1960 and 1980.
Mike Sullivan is coaching the team at this tournament.
As a reminder, the National Hockey League “NHL” leadership paused the regular season, giving the world’s top hockey players the opportunity to compete in Milan.
Will the Latvian hockey players manage to challenge Auston Matthews and company? Watch live…
The Latvia – USA match broadcast begins at 22:10 (Eastern European Time UTC+2).
Ice hockey: Latvia – USA, first round of the 2026 Olympic tournament. Online video broadcast, result, match score…
Latvia – USA 1:5 (1-1, 0-3, 0-1)
