Varied statistics can be found on the official web site of the championship, however this time it’s value paying consideration to not particular person indicators, however to the statistics of the whole crew. Normally, it should be stated that on this championship Latvia is in common positions in virtually all essential indicators, however in a single respect we’re within the lead.
The unhealthy information is that we’re probably the most undisciplined crew within the event to this point – we now have already amassed greater than 14 penalty minutes throughout the event.
Enjoying in several lineups is essential and our essential trump card final yr – energy play – seems very mediocre this yr. The Latvian nationwide crew scored 4 objectives in 15 matches, which is thirteenth amongst 16 nationwide groups. Issues are worse solely in Poland, Switzerland and Austria.
In Latvian hockey, the legendary saying “Hit the goal” ought to have been mirrored within the skill of our hockey gamers to attain objectives. Latvia is in twelfth place when it comes to the variety of photographs taken – 9.17%. The Austrian nationwide crew has a incredible outcome, scoring each fifth shot on aim – 21.43%.
The event options 16 groups, divided into two teams of eight groups every, guaranteeing every crew seven video games. The highest 4 groups in every group will proceed to compete for medals within the quarter-finals, whereas the weakest groups in each teams will depart the elite division, to get replaced by Hungary and Slovenia subsequent yr.
Final yr, Canadians gained the World Championship, beating Germany within the decisive match, and Latvia gained bronze medals, defeating the US crew in time beyond regulation.
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2024-05-16 23:25:41