Sandis Ozolinsh
COLDefenseman · Colorado Avalanche
80
GP
23
G
45
A
68
P
Nations in the NHLLatvian NHL players 1996–97
3 Latvian players played in the NHL in 1996–97. Together they scored 96 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, 68 points.
The players
Sergei Zholtok
OTTCenter · Ottawa Senators
57
GP
12
G
16
A
28
P
Arturs Irbe
DALGoaltender · Dallas Stars
35
GP
17
Wins
.893
SV%
3
SO
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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Sandis Ozolinsh
Latvia's top scorer in 1996–97.
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Colorado Avalanche
Where Sandis Ozolinsh plays.
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