Massive News Just Dropped Regarding Arturs Silovs & Teddy Blueger, and It's Confirmed
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Some massive news was announced on Monday morning regarding Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs, as well as forward Teddy Blueger.
As the Vancouver Canucks get prepared for the busiest time of the year for teams around the National Hockey League, the team is still weighing their options at multiple positions including between the pipes, where Arturs Silovs could be an option for the club.
Silovs has had a tremendous Calder Cup Playoff run so far, played quite well in the Stanley Cup Playoffs last spring and in 2023, had an MVP performance for Latvia at the IIHF World Championship, all of which has not only set him up for a a full-time NHL role, but a return to the international stage in February 2026.
Massive news announced regarding Vancouver Canucks' Arturs Silovs & Teddy Blueger
On Monday, all 12 teams participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy named their first six players that'll be representing them next February.
The Latvian Ice Hockey Federation was the first nation to announce their six players for the Winter Olympics, with Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs and forward Teddy Blueger named to their roster.
Joining Silovs and Blueger as the first six on Latvia's roster is goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (Columbus Blue Jackets), defenseman Uvis Balinskis, forward Zemgus Girgensons (Tampa Bay Lightning) and former Vancouver Canucks prospect Rodrigo Abols (Philadelphia Flyers).
"Latvia reveals the first 6 players on its preliminary roster for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.👀" the IIHF said on X.
IIHF President Luc Tardif shared a statement on Monday, expressing his excitement over the return of NHL players to the Olympic Winter Games, which he calls the highest level on the international stage.
"We are delighted to welcome NHL players back to the Olympic Winter Games. The IIHF sees this as a significant step in promoting hockey at the highest level on the world stage.
Fans in Milan, Cortina and around the world will be able to enjoy top-class competition and unforgettable moments. This return strengthens our partnership with the NHL, NHLPA and IOC, and we look forward to what lies ahead.
I can't wait to see these exciting hockey games," said IIHF President Luc Tardif.
Fans in Milan, Cortina and around the world will be able to enjoy top-class competition and unforgettable moments. This return strengthens our partnership with the NHL, NHLPA and IOC, and we look forward to what lies ahead.
I can't wait to see these exciting hockey games," said IIHF President Luc Tardif.
Silovs, 24, has represented Latvia on a few occasions, including the 2023 World Championship, leading them to their first ever medal at any IIHF event when they won bronze, which earned him tournament MVP honours after sporting a 2.20 GAA and .921 save percentage in ten games.
Blueger, 30, will be returning to the international stage with Latvia for the first time since the 2019 IIHF World Championship and will bring plenty of experience to the group as a Stanley Cup champion.
While the tournament schedule hasn't been released yet by the IOC or the IIHF, Latvia is set to be in Group C for the Winter Olympics alongside the United States, Germany and Denmark.
Source: Latvian Ice Hockey Federation
First six Latvian hockey players for the 2026 Winter Olympics named
First six Latvian hockey players for the 2026 Winter Olympics named
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