Team Latvia’s camp roster is now up on EliteProspects, and it features a number of current QMJHL stars, and even a QMJHL alumnus.
Leading the list is Saint John Sea Dogs left winger Eriks Mateiko.
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Mateiko, 18. has 19 points (14+5) over 23 games as the captain of the Sea Dogs.
The 6-foot-6 forward was the third round pick by the Washington Capitals in the 2024 NHL Draft.
He represented Latvia at the World Juniors last season, scoring a single goal across five games. Additionally, he also wore the ‘C’ for Latvia at the Under-18s in 2023
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Backstopping the squad is current Sherbrooke Phoenix goaltender Linards Feldbergs.
Feldbergs, 19, joined the team this season via the CHL Import Draft and has been impressive so far — posting an .899 save percentage across 22 games with the team.
He had played one game with Latvia at last year’s tournament, posting a .778 save percentage.
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On the blueline, the team called on Chicoutimi Saguenéens defender Peteris Bulans.
Bulans, 19, is a three year QMJHL veteran and has 16 points (2+14) across 29 games this season.
He, too, is a returner, potting two points (1+1) over five games at last years tournament.
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Rouyn-Noranda Huskies point-man Harijs Cjunskis got invited as well.
Cjunskis, 18, has two points (1+1) across 30 games with the Huskies this year.
This is the first time he’ll have the opportunity to play for the U-20 squad, although he represented Latvia twice at the Under-18s.
Another familiar name to have received an invite is former Charlottetown Islanders goaltender Aksels Ozols.
Photo: Darrell Theriault
Ozols played 30 games with the Islanders last season, hoisting an .872 save percentage.
This season, the 19-year old goaltender has played 11 games with Zemgele of the Latvian top division, while maintaining an impressive .922 save percentage.
Ozols represented Latvia last season as well, hopping into a single game — carrying a .700 save percentage.
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