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Conclusions can be drawn from the entries within the statistics columns. On this yr’s World Championship (WC), the Latvian nationwide crew allowed considerably extra pucks than final yr. Final yr, in seven video games of the group match, the Latvian nationwide crew scored 21 objectives and conceded 17, this yr the ratio was 19:29. Evaluating the crew by positions, the 2023 World Cup was a transparent chief within the final place. Goalkeeper Artūras Šilov was additionally acknowledged as probably the most priceless participant of the complete match. This yr, Elvis Merzlikin began the championship within the primary place, however within the final two vital video games, within the combat to enter the quarter-finals in opposition to Slovakia and the USA, Krister Gudlevski was entrusted with the goalkeeping. The opposite gamers on the pitch play an enormous position within the goalkeeper’s efficiency. Final yr, the opponents weren’t allowed to make pictures from such good positions as this yr. There have been considerably extra errors in protection, so, for instance, within the final sport in opposition to the USA, it’s onerous accountable Gudlevsky for the 5 pucks allowed. Two gamers, Uvja Balinskas and Kristians Rubins, have been lacking within the protection, however a number of defenders, comparable to Kristaps Zīle, Kārlis Čukste and Jānis Jaks, didn’t carry out as anticipated. An identical state of affairs was within the assault. With out Rudolf Balzer, the primary shift didn’t work as a unified mechanism. Through the match, the coaches have been in search of the optimum companion for Kaspars Daugavins and Rodrigo Ābolas, however neither Mārtiņš Dzierkals, nor Rihards Bukarts, nor Renārs Krastenbergs actually discovered a standard language with the 2 leaders.
It is good that crew captain Daugavins proved his sniper abilities in additional time in opposition to Poland and France, in any other case there may have been nerve-wracking collection of post-match pictures with unpredictable outcomes. Sure, the fourth shift was pleasing, however the query is, which ones may take the position of chief within the nationwide crew sooner or later?
Latvian hockey gamers on the planet championship
Kristers Gudlevsky
****
4 video games, 207:05 min., avg. 3.19 innings allowed, 90.60% capturing. throw Led the crew to 2 vital victories over Kazakhstan and Slovakia. The statistics have been spoiled by the video games with Germany and the USA.
Elvis Merzlikin
**
4 video games, 200:02 min., 4.80 innings allowed on common, 82.61% of pictures saved. Extra was anticipated from an NHL-level goaltender. Luck didn’t stand by both, as a number of pucks flew into the aim after ricocheting.
Eric Vitols
***
1 sport, 24:24 min., 2.46 pucks allowed on common, 92.86% of pictures saved. Endured a baptism of fireplace when he was despatched off halfway by the sport in opposition to Sweden. It was just a bit bit wanting staying on zero. Deserves extra confidence from coaches sooner or later.
Jānis Yaks
***
7 video games, 2 (0 + 2) factors, 2 penalty minutes, -3 plus/minus ratio, 22 pictures. Most pictures taken and most enjoying time. Carried out a considerable amount of work, however within the numerical majority didn’t succeed within the ultimate section.
Karl Chukste
**
7 sp., 0 p., 2 min., -3 coefficient, 8 met. The most effective on the facility play, however did not actually warrant inclusion within the numerical majority squad.
Oskars Cibulskis
***
7 sp., 1 (1 + 0) p., 2 min., +1 coefficient, 8 met. It was probably not understood why the present teaching employees didn’t embrace in one of many two numerical majority brigades. Towards Slovakia, the sniper’s abilities have been confirmed from afar.
Ralf Freiberg
***
7 sp., 2 (1+1) p., 6 min., impartial coefficient, 8 met. Dutifully fulfilled his duties on the sector and was rewarded with a profitable aim in opposition to Slovakia.
Roberts Mamčics
***
7 sp., 3 (3 + 0) p., 4 min., -1 coefficient, 9 met. Who would have thought that he could be the second finest aim scorer after captain Daugavins. There have been additionally errors in protection with far-reaching penalties.
Marcus Komulus
***
7 sp., 2 (1 + 1) p., 4 min., -1 coefficient, 11 met. Debutant’s efficiency is commendable. There’s a scarcity of right-handed defenders within the Latvian nationwide crew, so there may not be a one-year-old within the nationwide crew.
Kristaps Zile
**
7 sp., 2 (0 + 2) p., 4 min., -4 coefficient, 7 met. The self-sacrifice has not diminished, however it’s not sufficient to supply a commendable efficiency on the highest stage.
Arvil Bergmanis
**
1 sp., 0 p., 0 min., -2 coefficient, 0 met. It was the third time he performed on the planet championship, so he needed to show along with his efficiency on the sector that he deserved extra enjoying time.
Kaspars Daugavins
****
7 sp., 7 (4 + 3) p., 2 min., +4 coefficient, 14 met. Who is aware of how the match would have continued for the Latvian nationwide crew if the captain had not thrown vital pucks in additional time in opposition to Poland and France.
Rodrigo Abol
****
7 sp., 4 (2 + 2) p., 8 min., +5 coefficient, 21 met. The place of the first-shift heart ahead within the nationwide crew is nearly as vital because the final place. A key participant within the assault.
Renard Krastenberg
**
7 sp., 1 (1 + 0) p., 4 min., -1 coefficient, 14 met. Promisingly introduced himself for the nationwide crew in 2021, and Bob Hartley envisioned one of many main roles within the nationwide crew. Already within the third world championship, an even bigger contribution was anticipated.
Mārtiņš Dzierkals
**
7 sp., 4 (0 + 4) p., 10 min., -2 coefficient, 11 met. Didn’t dwell as much as the coach’s expectations within the first innings. The conclusion of moments was the primary stumbling block.
Oskar Batnia
**
7 sp., 3 (0 + 3) p., 33 min., -3 coefficient, 8 met. After a productive season within the Finnish Tremendous League, he remained scoreless and earned probably the most penalty minutes.
Robert Buckart
***
7 sp., 3 (2 + 1) p., 0 min., -4 coefficient, 12 met. He has not misplaced the style of the gate. The numerical majority, nevertheless, anticipated a extra productive efficiency.
Mick Indrasis
**
7 sp., 3 (0 + 3) p., 2 min., -4 coefficient, 7 met. It did not even come to the purpose of significantly threatening the opponent’s aim. Dangerous selections have been the explanation for the pucks. How can one not bear in mind the WC of 2012 in Stockholm, when Mick opened the nationwide crew door with a loud bang.
Dan Lochmelis
***
5 sp., 0 p., 0 min., -4 coefficient, 3 met. Zero factors within the statistics, however he made two post-game pictures within the match with Slovakia, which saved the hope of coming into the quarter-finals.
Richard Buckart
**
7 sp., 2 (1 + 1) p., 4 min., -5 coefficient, 18 met. Statistics do not lie. A yr in the past, he was the most efficient participant within the nationwide crew with 11 (3 + 8) factors and a +3 plus-minus coefficient.
Eduard Tralmak
***
7 sp., 2 (1 + 1) p., 0 min., -2 coefficient, 12 met. A participant with AHL expertise lastly made his nationwide crew debut on the World Championship on the age of 27. Improved efficiency throughout the match.
Harald Egle
***
6 sp., 1 (1 + 0) p., 0 min., -3 coefficient, 12 met. As a junior, he was one of the crucial proficient gamers of his era. In accordance with the understanding of the sport, not a fourth inning participant, however a 3rd or second inning participant.
Felix Gavar
**
7 sp., 0 p., 2 min., -1 coefficient, 7 met. Through the preparation stage, he earned reward from the pinnacle coach. Through the match, it was probably not clear whether or not he may turn out to be a steady nationwide crew participant sooner or later.
Raivis Anson
**
5 sp., 1 (0 + 1) p., 0 min., -3 coefficient, 2 met. After the efficiency proven, I’ve to agree with coach Vītoliņas, who says that it’s dangerous to incorporate a participant from the AHL on the final second, who has not beforehand confirmed himself within the nationwide crew.
Martins Lavins
***
2 sp., 1 (0 + 1) p., 2 min., +2 coefficient, 1 met. Excellent for altering vitality. Being included within the lineup was a small bonus, however within the allotted enjoying time it didn’t disappoint.
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