Latvian hockey players compete in Czech Extraliga

In the Czech Extraliga, Latvian defenseman Jānis Jaks scored a goal and provided an assist for Litvínov Verva, but his team ultimately lost 4-5 to České Budějovice Motor, represented by Renārs Krastenbergs. The decisive goal for Motor was scored just 30 seconds before the end of regulation time. Jaks' performance included a penalty in the final minute of the game that contributed to the loss.

Other Latvian players also saw action in the league. Fēlikss Gavars scored for Mladá Boleslav, though his team lost 2-6 to Vítkovice Ridera. Additionally, players representing Ralf Freibergs (Olomouc), Kristaps Zīle (Liberec), and Kristaps Rubīns (Plzeň) competed in their respective matches. In Denmark, Latvian players including Oskars Cibuļskis, Artūrs Kulda, Elvijs Laškovs, and Edvards Bergman participated in a 7-0 victory for Herning Blue Fox over White Hawks.