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Latvia's Young Stars Gear Up for World Juniors Challenge
12/29/2025
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- Latvia's 2026 World Junior Championship roster includes NHL-drafted Darels Uljanskis and Alberts Šmits who will lead Latvia's defense.
- Latvia aims to avoid relegation after upsetting Canada in 2025.
- Bruno Osmanis and Olivers Murnieks must step up with Eriks Matieko absent.
- Finland returns with 11 players from last year, though forward Konsta Helenius is out.
- Switzerland aims to improve by relying on returning players and new talent in a tough group.
