Nations in the NHLLatvian NHL players 2002–03
5 Latvian players played in the NHL in 2002–03. Together they scored 99 points, the tenth most of any country. The nations league needs at least five skaters, so Latvia was not part of it. Sandis Ozolinsh scored the most, 44 points.
5
NHL players
99
Points
–
Nations league
16
Goalie wins
LATVIAN LEADERS
Points
Sandis OzolinshINACTIVE
FLAD· 82 GP
12G32A44P
Sergei ZholtokINACTIVE
MINC· 78 GP
16G26A42P
Karlis SkrastinsINACTIVE
NSHD· 82 GP
3G10A13P
In the nations league
The nations league needs five skaters, and Latvia has three. In raw numbers the country is tenth in points and tenth in players.
Latvia accounts for 0.5% of the NHL's players and 0.6% of its points.
The full nations leagueLatvian goalies
| Goalie | GP | W-L-OTL | SV% | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arturs IrbeCAR | 34 | 7-24-0 | .877 | 3.18 | 0 |
Peter SkudraVAN | 23 | 9-5-0 | .897 | 2.72 | 1 |
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In the NHL Draft
Four Latvian players were picked in the 2026 NHL Draft, one of them in the first round. Alberts Smits went first, at number 5 to the New York Rangers.
Latvian NHL players all time
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Top scorer
Sandis Ozolinsh
Latvia's top scorer in 2002–03.
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Florida Panthers
Where Sandis Ozolinsh plays.
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