Four OHL Graduates Selected for Team Latvia’s 2026 Olympic Winter Games Roster

Latvia has unveiled its roster for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, showcasing four OHL alumni among the nation’s top selections. The team’s best finish in the tournament was at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, when it reached the quarterfinals.

This tournament also marks the first appearance of National Hockey League (NHL) players at the Olympics in twelve years. 

Four OHL Alumni Named to Team Latvia

Forwards:

Kaspars Daugavins (Kassel Huskies/Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors)

Renars Krastenbergs (Olomouc HC/Oshawa Generals)

Sandis Vilmanis (Charlotte Checkers/Sarnia Sting/North Bay Battalion)

Goaltenders:

Arturs Silovs (Pittsburgh Penguins/Barrie Colts)

Latvia opens its Olympic schedule on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, facing the United States at 9:10 pm EST. 

They continue group play on Saturday, Feb. 14, against Germany, followed by a matchup with Denmark on Sunday, Feb. 15. 

If they advance, qualifying games for the knockout stage begin Tuesday, Feb. 17, with quarterfinal action on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The semifinals are set for Friday, Feb. 20, with the bronze‑ and gold‑medal games taking place on Feb. 21 and 22.

🔗 View the full roster here.