Latvia pulled off a stunning upset against Canada in the world junior hockey championship, securing a 3-2 victory in a thrilling shootout. Eriks Mateiko emerged as the hero for Latvia, scoring the decisive goal in the eighth round of the shootout to clinch the win.
Despite being the underdogs, Latvia showed resilience and determination throughout the game. Mateiko and Peteris Bulans scored crucial late power-play goals to keep their team in contention. Goalkeeper Linards Feldbergs delivered a standout performance, making an impressive 55 saves to frustrate the Canadian offense.
