
In the USA, a group stage match of the World Junior Ice Hockey Championship (U20) took place, where the Latvian squad defeated Denmark with a score of 6:3.
Forward Kristeris Anssons accumulated 4 points (1+3) for the victors.
Thanks to today’s triumph over a direct competitor, the Latvians advanced to the playoffs, earning 3 points from 3 games.
Denmark was eliminated from the tournament, having lost all 4 encounters.