We're not getting so much better. Latvian team is varying every year. Just because we had some good games this year, doesn't mean we'll succeed the next one. So the real battle, until the ice hockey is developed here, is for staying in top division. Sweden has always played good, no matter how few stars they have.
latvia has a long time hockey tradition and is a country of less than 2 million people. they're amazingly good at it considering how small of a country it is.
Great win for Latvija! Awesome game and fair result!!! Pitty about Engstrom's injury. He's a good player and wish he will be back on feet soon. Karsums played physically against Engstrom but in the limits of rules. Apartly it was also distraction from Engstrom in that epsisode, which led to injury.
Well, Sweden is only missing their 30 or so best players this World Cup. Really only during the Olympics that we ever have the real team on the ice. Anyway, grats Latvia for the penalty point. It's always fun to see surprises.
He didn't really, he braced for impact as he slowed down and lost balance. The thing that was dirty on Karsums side was that he tackled him full force, Karsum is a big guy and probably wheighs about 200+ pounds. The hit didn't really affect the game, but I still think it should have been at least a minor penalty for boarding! A, small compensation for a broken jaw. Best of luck in the tournament Latvija!
Nice story! Especially the part on a plane with you wondering about the outcome of the game. The result is down on earth with you hanging in the air :)
It was a clean hit. You're supposed to finish your checks and it wasn't really from behind. The way Enstrom fell is what caused an injury. That and the fact that Karsums is built like a truck. He felt bad. He tapped his stick when Enstrom was taken off the ice. Hope Tobi recovers soon. Good player.
Hey, don't bash on an entire nation because one guy disagrees with you!! Sure every Swede thought we were gonna beat Latvija - Sweden has a good team this year, and after all - we are the reigning Olympic Champions. However, I see it as a positive thing, that some teams (like Latvija) are getting better each year. But I don't think Latvija will go much further than to the Quarter Finals. It's still a step in the right direction! =P
es nākošajā rītā pēc spēles nevarēju parunāt nācās iet pie ārsta un veselu mēnesi visādas zāles lietoju mans kakls bija beigts bet bija vērts :) Skaista uzvara :) Mūžīgi mūžos SARAUJ!!
Even with these "mediocre" players their teams are better than Latvian. You still have your best players in NHL, but we don't have those kind of players at all. So it was just fair and square.
It was not a clean hit - a clean hit is shoulder to shoulder without your feet leaving the ice. Clearly Karsums feet left the ice and it was shoulder to back - It should have been a penelty for either: Checking from behind, charging or boarding with an extra 10min personal penalty for "dangerous" play! If the ref seen it from another perspective - it would have been a 5 minute major for charging and a misconduct. Karsums got that VS Austria showing that he is careless!
No, it wasn't a "clean hit" it was dirty as hell, but I don't think Karsum tried to hurt him like that, (heat of battle moment). Great game by Latvija nontheless, they earned the win! USA will pay for Swedens loss.
You have no idea, how often foreigners say that Latvia and Latvians suck. Sometimes we have to let off steam. Not that calling others in bad names is the best way to do it. Well, I apologize in their place then! :)
Who gives a s**t about sponsors...If it wouldnt be swedbank, some other bank would take the sponsorship...Its not about sponsors, its about Players, team play and this year our team improved much...and your team was too shocked and scared from this strange thing, that the team they thought was way too poor comparing to theyre Swedish team gave them hard game, they were not ready for this. Sorry, but this time we won :p
Aj tak shita karteja haljva , tagad visi sacerejusies ka nakosgad vot tagad buusim veel augstaka vieta , nakosgad buusim ziemas olimpiskajas speles kadi 10 un pasaules 8 .
Racism? We're from the same race there, buddy! Some people are cocky some are sympathetic. Some show respect, some make fun of. It's internet. Let's just get along.
R.I.P. Stephan Liv and Karlis Skrastins :(
i realize it is pretty off topic but do anybody know a good website to stream newly released movies online ?
We're not getting so much better. Latvian team is varying every year. Just because we had some good games this year, doesn't mean we'll succeed the next one. So the real battle, until the ice hockey is developed here, is for staying in top division. Sweden has always played good, no matter how few stars they have.
This was a historical moment for Latvia, surely our best achievement this year.
And this year even better!
Kurš šeit pēc uzvaras pret Kanādu?
this always brings smile to my face!!!
Varu ielikt. Šis ir izglītojošs video. Nekādas emocijas, lai cilvēki no citām valstīm nesāk gruzīties
Clean or dirty, the victory is ours, play till the end! next is Austria ! Sarauj!
It was a good hit. Karsums is just built like a truck and Enstrom was off balance. I like Tobi and hope he recovers soon.
For these moments i'm proud
latvia has a long time hockey tradition and is a country of less than 2 million people. they're amazingly good at it considering how small of a country it is.
Don,t misunderstood me. I,m not happy for the injury, but it is sport, many times our players have been injured the same...
Unreal.. congrats for that great win!
So far? It was one of the best games EVER!
I am a latvian and I could say that, sweden has a wery good team.........
dude i cant wait for latvia too in vancouver they are a awesome team
Tas tikai pierāda to, ka Latvija ir spējīga ! ♥
Sarauj!
Enström injuries was an accident, but what Karsum did was still a boarding according to rulebook.
That game was really good.
Latvia is so small country, but so big in hockey.
And..YEs - SARAUJ!
latvia is good at hockey. but Sweden is also good
Great win for Latvija! Awesome game and fair result!!!
Pitty about Engstrom's injury. He's a good player and wish he will be back on feet soon.
Karsums played physically against Engstrom but in the limits of rules. Apartly it was also distraction from Engstrom in that epsisode, which led to injury.
Just amazing Victory for Latvia :)
latvia what a great hockey team
Latvia was amaizing in this game. We used all Sweden mistakes against them! Respect to Karsums...
Great! We are the best!
Well, Sweden is only missing their 30 or so best players this World Cup. Really only during the Olympics that we ever have the real team on the ice.
Anyway, grats Latvia for the penalty point. It's always fun to see surprises.
He didn't really, he braced for impact as he slowed down and lost balance. The thing that was dirty on Karsums side was that he tackled him full force, Karsum is a big guy and probably wheighs about 200+ pounds.
The hit didn't really affect the game, but I still think it should have been at least a minor penalty for boarding! A, small compensation for a broken jaw.
Best of luck in the tournament Latvija!
Латвия первая привезла правила этапы в Европу, и была родоначальником. В 30х - 40х в Европе.
Nice story! Especially the part on a plane with you wondering about the outcome of the game. The result is down on earth with you hanging in the air :)
It was a clean hit. You're supposed to finish your checks and it wasn't really from behind. The way Enstrom fell is what caused an injury. That and the fact that Karsums is built like a truck. He felt bad. He tapped his stick when Enstrom was taken off the ice. Hope Tobi recovers soon. Good player.
Well, well, the king of boarding strikes again. Karsum did another one against Austria. This time he got what he deserved. Second time out!
great game of latvia!!!
Look at shots on goals for both teams, buddy. Face it, Sweden was better after all. This was our lucky day. You're still better. Your team is good
Vote for Latvia and Finland!!
this match should be a peace of cake for sweden but latvia played hard and tough..
Hey, don't bash on an entire nation because one guy disagrees with you!!
Sure every Swede thought we were gonna beat Latvija - Sweden has a good team this year, and after all - we are the reigning Olympic Champions.
However, I see it as a positive thing, that some teams (like Latvija) are getting better each year.
But I don't think Latvija will go much further than to the Quarter Finals. It's still a step in the right direction! =P
Yea and france now too. That was an epic p0wn with 7:1
our team did everything perfect , its nobodys mistake we won you lost, it happens. Go Latvia!!!
I hawe double happy because today was born my daughter!!!:):):)
Not the best present. But don't take it personally. Once in a while Latvia wants to be a winner, not just a looser. ;)
Urrāā!!!! Mīlu Latviju un mīlu mūsu puišus!!! Vislabākie pasaulē!!! Malači, paldies!!!!:)))
good game latvia, i suppport u :) greeetings from lithuania:D
i was there) great perfomance by latvians!
perfekta spēle :) very good game both teams... finally latvia beats sweden :p
Labāk Laviņam. Viņš visvairāk cietis no verbāliem uzbrukumiem.
Thanks, bračka!
Es pēc vēsturiskas uzvaras pret Zviedriju 2023.gadā.
🇱🇻 3:1 🇸🇪
Un tagad Latvija iekļūst pusfinālā, pirmo reizi savā vēsturē, kur spēles pret Kanādu
es nākošajā rītā pēc spēles nevarēju parunāt nācās iet pie ārsta un veselu mēnesi visādas zāles lietoju mans kakls bija beigts bet bija vērts :) Skaista uzvara :) Mūžīgi mūžos SARAUJ!!
THIS MESSAGE WAS ADRESSED TO YOU!!!
how the hell did latvia win against one of the best hockey teams? wtf just as suprising as how usa is already out this year
Even with these "mediocre" players their teams are better than Latvian. You still have your best players in NHL, but we don't have those kind of players at all. So it was just fair and square.
the odds of Latvia getting into quarters is high enough! May we beat Russia and other opponents in our way as beutifully as in this game! SARAUJ!!
it wasnt. endsrom see that karsums is coming and know that will be a contact.
It was not a clean hit - a clean hit is shoulder to shoulder without your feet leaving the ice.
Clearly Karsums feet left the ice and it was shoulder to back - It should have been a penelty for either: Checking from behind, charging or boarding with an extra 10min personal penalty for "dangerous" play!
If the ref seen it from another perspective - it would have been a 5 minute major for charging and a misconduct. Karsums got that VS Austria showing that he is careless!
latvia has been really good now right ?
No, it wasn't a "clean hit" it was dirty as hell, but I don't think Karsum tried to hurt him like that, (heat of battle moment).
Great game by Latvija nontheless, they earned the win!
USA will pay for Swedens loss.
Yet a fact. You won.
@wc4life2010 i don't think that but Latvia is geting better..
Vispār brīdī, kad nenoraidīja Karsumu, tiesnesis kļuva par neatminamu mīklu
And? That really does not mean that there should be a penalty.
The AUS guy charged Karsums and pwned himself.
4:05 just epic hit
Still boarding. Read the rules and try to understand.
It's the way we pronounce nouns. Different language, you know. It's what makes us Latvians. lol
красавцы!
They wrote on internet that 10 was a misinformation.
True
U should get used to it.. from now on we gonna do it again and again!! :)
there are 2 and half milion people in Latvia
Viena no labākajām spēlēm!
Finland bombarded Latvia last year. We didn't experience an epic fail, due to our goalie
You have no idea, how often foreigners say that Latvia and Latvians suck. Sometimes we have to let off steam. Not that calling others in bad names is the best way to do it. Well, I apologize in their place then! :)
I don't know. There are more games to play. So we will see, if the victory over Sweden was just a coincidence.
6:57 these 3 blondes on background are in every Latvia's Hockey match. :D
why there should be penalty? it was a simple move with some force added, but swedish guy just choosed wrong position. thats all.
Malači! :))
:) Audzini jaunos latviešus! Ceru, ka dāvāsi Latvijai vēl vismaz divus. Veiksmi! :D
Cool!
Who gives a s**t about sponsors...If it wouldnt be swedbank, some other bank would take the sponsorship...Its not about sponsors, its about Players, team play and this year our team improved much...and your team was too shocked and scared from this strange thing, that the team they thought was way too poor comparing to theyre Swedish team gave them hard game, they were not ready for this. Sorry, but this time we won :p
I dont think that a 'shitty team' simply beats SWE, SUI and AUS in a row.
Yep, good game, but Sweden is still much better.
Nedirs, ja tu nezini, kas underdog nozime.
Aj tak shita karteja haljva , tagad visi sacerejusies ka nakosgad vot tagad buusim veel augstaka vieta , nakosgad buusim ziemas olimpiskajas speles kadi 10 un pasaules 8 .
Teicami.
Nice trick from Latvija! I'm shaming swedish goaltending -.-
This is just a hockey game.. Why to offend other country hockey players?
We'll see :)
You'll get your wish now. Latvia is playing Russia in the next stage.
Engstorm got 10 face frakturest. Not even a penallty....
0,3 lives in UK/Ireland/Norway :D:D
''So it was just fair and square. ''
yea , exept that you destroyed enström in the middle of the game..:/
Latvia has winned the Sweeden, Svichzerland and I hope we will winn rusia to :D
HK1987
Centos palikt objektīvs
Racism? We're from the same race there, buddy! Some people are cocky some are sympathetic. Some show respect, some make fun of. It's internet. Let's just get along.
ja ir labi bet tgd ir 2011 ir labakas komandas ka zviedrija ta tikai bija spele latvija labi nospeleja bet varetu bis labak
Poor Enstrom, any way LATVIJA UZVARA!!
pēdējo gadu skaistākais latvijas panākums hokejā! ceram arī sogad uz vēl labākiem rezultātiem.
LATVIJA VINE!!!!
Oooh, what a smarty ass!
yes :D