OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Eriks Mateiko scored the lone goal of a shootout in the eighth round to give Latvia a 3-2 victory over Canada on Friday night in the world junior hockey championship.

Canada was shocked Friday night by Latvia, losing 3-2 in a shootout in round-robin play of the 2025 World Juniors. The night started off dreadful for Canada following the injury of one of their ...

Latvia faces a similarly tall task when they take on a vaunted Team USA squad on Saturday in Ottawa. Canada, meanwhile, falls to 1-1 on the tournament and looks to rebound against Germany on Sunday.

RIGA - The Canadian government on Monday awarded two contracts totaling 169 million Canadian dollars (105 million euros) to CACI for the integration of anti-drone systems into the Canadian Armed ...

Canada managed to take yet another penalty in the overtime frame and Latvia had a few grade-A chances but Jack Ivankovic stood tall and thwarted the Latvians, saving Canada for the time being.

Countries have increased defense spending and new defense systems will be needed. "We may need to expand the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), which in a way complements NATO but can also serve as a ...

“We found a way,” coach Artis Abols said after Latvia’s third victory in 38 games in the tournament. “In one hockey game, everything is possible.” LATVIA BEATS CANADA IN THE SHOOTOUT 😱 ...

— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) December 28, 2024. That was all Latvia would give Canada in the second period as they closed off the zone. The Maple Leaf did not pay enough of the price to win the ...

Sean Kilpatrick. Latvia players celebrate after defeating Canada in shootout IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship preliminary round game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024.

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Eriks Mateiko scored the lone goal of a shootout in the eighth round to give Latvia a 3-2 victory over Canada on Friday night in the world junior hockey championship.