Latvia wins Deutschland Cup ice hockey tournament

The Latvian men’s national ice hockey team won the Deutschland Cup 2026 in Düsseldorf, finishing in first place after defeating Austria 6:2 in their final match. Latvia secured the title following a strong tournament run that included a 3:2 overtime victory against Slovakia and a 3:1 win over Germany.

In the final game against Austria, Latvia established an early lead with goals from Bruno Osmani, Fēlikss Gavars, Rūdolfs Polcs, and Raimonds Vītoliņš, while Renārs Krastenbergs scored twice. Latvian goalkeeper Gustavs Dāvis Grigals recorded a 93.55% save rate, stopping 29 of 31 shots.

In the men’s division, Germany finished in second place after overcoming an initial 0:3 deficit against Slovakia to win 4:3. Latvia’s victory in the tournament follows a competitive field that included wins by Latvia and Germany, while Latvia ultimately claimed the top spot on the podium.