After a valiant effort, Latvia's Cinderella run in the 2025 World Junior Championship concluded with a 3-2 loss to Sweden, ultimately demonstrating the team's resilience.
Capitals prospect Eriks Mateiko starred for Latvia, scoring both goals in a 3-2 loss to Sweden, solidifying his position as the tournament's top goal scorer.
Mateiko's remarkable performance saw him net five goals in five games, marking him as one of the standout players, second only to Roberts Bukarts' six-goal record.
Goalie Linards Feldbergs delivered a strong performance, achieving 47 saves in the quarterfinals and accumulating 210 saves across the tournament, highlighting his importance to Latvia's success.
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