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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.

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.

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.

Latvia came out with more energy and got a couple of quality scoring chances from Eriks Mateiko (Washington Capitals) in the first 30 seconds of the second period. While Canada’s power play ...

“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 ...

While preparing for a blowout by Canada against Latvia, Canada lost in a shootout. This tough match started with the loss of Matthew Schaeffer. The 17-year-old star defenseman slammed into the ...

I wrote this after Canada's shootout loss to Latvia but before their 3-0 win against Germany. It still applies:When Hockey Canada made their final cuts from selection camp and management group ...

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.