Canada Loss To Latvia More Stunning Than Most Realize

'Devastating': Uninspired Canada upset by Latvia in a shootout at world juniors
Eriks Mateiko scored the only goal of the shootout Friday as Latvia stunned an alarmingly uninspired Canada 3-2 in the powerhouse nation's backyard at the world junior hockey championship.
Canada loses to Latvia in shootout at 2025 World Juniors: What are the main causes for concern?
Canada was shocked Friday night by Latvia, losing 3-2 in a shootout in round-robin play of the 2025 World Juniors. The night started off dreadful for Canada following the injury of one of their best players and potential 2025 No.
2025 World Junior Championship: Canada Loss To Latvia More Stunning Than Most Realize
Latvia had never won against Canada before last night. Before the 2022 World Juniors, they had never won a game, sporting a 0-27 record in round-robin play. That all changed with a 5-2 victory over Czechia.
4 Takeaways From Canada’s 3-2 Shootout Loss vs. Latvia
In one of the most shocking upsets in tournament history, Canada lost 3-2 in a shootout to Latvia in the 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship (WJC). Canada now holds a 1-0-1-0 record.
Canada’s Matthew Schaefer leaves World Juniors game vs. Latvia with injury
Defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the current favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, was injured early in the first period of Team Canada’s round-robin game on Friday against Latvia during the World Juniors in Ottawa.
Top Canadian defensive prospect Matthew Schaefer out for rest of world juniors with injury
Canadian defenceman Matthew Schaefer will miss the rest of the world junior hockey championship. Schaefer was injured early in the first period of Canada's 3-2 shootout loss to Latvia last night after he crashed into the net.
'Big blow': Canadian defenceman Matthew Schaefer ruled out of world juniors
Matthew Schaefer has dealt with adversity and heartache throughout his young life. One of the top prospects for the 2025 NHL draft must now overcome yet another hurdle. The 17-year-old defenceman will miss the rest of the world junior hockey championship after he was injured playing for Canada in Friday's stunning 3-2 shootout loss to Lativa.
Canada’s Matthew Schaefer runs into goal post at full speed, leaves game in pain
A very scary scene took place in the first period of the preliminary game between Canada and Latvia at the World Junior Championship on Friday evening. Defenseman Matthew Schaefer was skating at full speed when,
World Juniors Today: Latvia’s epic upset over Canada, visiting fans enjoy Ottawa
Welcome to Day 3 of the 2025 World Juniors in Ottawa. But first, what happened last night? The story of Day 2 was undoubtedly ...
Scout's Analysis: Where Team Canada sits after two games at world juniors
The morning after is setting in for Team Canada, and changes aplenty are sure to come following the most stunning loss in ...
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Snubbed Zayne Parekh takes shots at Team Canada after embarrassing loss to Latvia
Team Canada suffered arguably their most embarrassing defeat ever at the World Junior Championship and snubbed Zayne Parekh ...
Team Canada upset by Latvia in shambolic performance and more from Day 2 at 2025 World Juniors
The other Day 2 games were overshadowed by Canada's lackluster, lifeless showing against Latvia in a shootout loss.
Hockey fans think snubbed players took a shot at Canada after World Juniors loss
Hockey fans believe Zayne Parekh and Carter Yakemchuk took shots at Team Canada after yesterday's loss at the World Juniors.
Let's not panic': Team Canada regroups after 'devastating' night
Team Canada stayed off the ice on Saturday as players were given the chance to visit with friends and family in the afternoon. It was an opportunity to catch their breath following a shocking 3-2 ...
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Leafs Prospect Easton Cowan Facing Backlash Over Shootout Attempt for Canada in Loss to Latvia
Latvia stunned Team Canada at the World Junior Championship with a shootout win that saw Leafs prospect Easton Cowan have one of the most awkward shootout attempts.