Latvians got a surprise day off today. Here's why
Latvians woke up to go to work on Monday morning, only to find they didn't have to.
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Latvia closes for surprise holiday after hockey upset of U.S. - ESPN
Latvians woke up to go to work Monday morning, only to find they didn't have to. Their parliament had met at midnight to declare a holiday after the national ice hockey team chalked up its best result at the world championship.
Ice Hockey-Canada defeat Germany to win World Championship gold
TAMPERE, Finland : Canada beat Germany 5-2 to win gold at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Tampere on Sunday, securing a 28th title in the competition.
Ice Hockey-Latvia beat US to claim historic World Championship bronze
TAMPERE, Finland : Latvia won their first ice hockey World Championship medal on Sunday after holding on for a 4-3 win over the United States in Tampere to claim bronze.
Latvia defeats U.S. in OT to win bronze at ice hockey worlds - ESPN
TAMPERE, Finland — Defenseman Kristian Rubins scored his second goal 1:22 into overtime to lead Latvia to a 4-3 victory over the United States and earn a bronze medal at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday.
Latvian men grab 1st world hockey medal, earning bronze vs. U.S. to cap spectacular run
Defenceman Kristian Rubins scored his second goal 1:22 into overtime to lead Latvia to a 4-3 victory over the United States and earn a bronze medal at the men's world hockey championship on Sunday in Tampere, Finland.
U.S. men’s hockey team stunned by Germany in world championship semifinals
The U.S. men’s hockey team squandered a late third period lead and lost its world championship semifinal to Germany in overtime, missing a chance to win its first gold or silver medal at worlds since 1950.
Ice Hockey-Germany beat U.S to set up final showdown at worlds with Canada
Germany reached the final of the ice hockey world championship on Saturday after holding on for a 4-3 win over the United States, who suffered their 12th straight semi-final loss.