Virtual three for the weekend in Latvia: birds, magic and hockey
Virtual three for the weekend in Latvia: birds, magic and hockey
As the social distancing period gets longer, Latvians are getting more creative with things to do while maintaining social distance. The internet is full of virtual museums and concert live streams, but if you're looking to do something a bit out of the ordinary, check out our list of things to do this weekend from your home in Latvia, or anywhere in the world!
New international contracts for Latvian ice hockey players
New international contracts for Latvian ice hockey players
It's been a week of changes for Latvian ice hockey representatives as the National Hockey League (NHL) team Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenceman Kristiāns Rubīns to a two-year contract, American Hockey League (AHL) team Bakersfield Condors signed defenceman Jānis Jaks to a one-year contract, while Continental Hockey League (KHL) team Vladivosok Admiral, who had just signed a one-year head coaching contract with Leonīdus Tambijevs, announced they're pulling out of the next season, according to press releases.
The foreigners representing Latvia in sport
The foreigners representing Latvia in sport
On Saturday, October 26, an English player made his debut with the Latvian rugby team in the game against Sweden. He is just one of many other foreign nationals to represent a Latvian national sports team.
Group A Points
Canada
Canada
19
Switzerland
Switzerland
17
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
16
Finland
Finland
10
Austria
Austria
7
Norway
Norway
6
Denmark
Denmark
6
Great Britain
Great Britain
3
Group B Points
Sweden
Sweden
21
USA
USA
16
Germany
Germany
15
Slovakia
Slovakia
12
Latvia
Latvia
9
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
6
France
France
4
Poland
Poland
1