The Latvian parliament declared a holiday after Latvia upset the US at the IIHF World Championship. The country earned the bronze medal, their best result of the tournament.
According to sports betting odds experts, the plane that brought the team home flew at a low altitude. So fans can welcome the squad as the aircraft passes over central Riga. Also, members of parliament convened at almost midnight on Sunday to declare the national holiday.
On Sunday, Latvia won the bronze medal game 4-3 over the United States thanks to a goal from defenseman Kristian Rubins 1:22 into overtime.
Latvia Upset the US at the IIHF World Championship
It is the first time Latvia has ever been in the top three at a major championship. They have finished in seventh place three times, which was their previous best.
The United States fell in the bronze medal match for the second year. They had a perfect 8-0 record through the first half of the competition until losing 4-3 in overtime to eventual champions Germany.
With 5:39 remaining in regulation, Rubins’ first goal drew Latvia to a 3-3 draw and sent the game into overtime. Latvia also got goals from Roberts Bukarts and Janis Jaks.
National Holiday in Latvia
According to the lawmakers, the holiday will give importance to the success of Latvian hockey players in the social memory of society. A member of parliament introduced the bill with the colors of the flag painted on her face. In addition, there was a standing ovation from the members present during the session after their vote.
However, as morning came, it was unclear who had worked and who had not. The courts were closed, as were colleges and institutions, but the high school standardized tests went on as scheduled, with teachers and administrators receiving holiday pay. To keep patient appointments, some hospitals decided to remain open.
According to online sports betting sources, Canada beat Germany 5-2 on Sunday to win the gold medal, their record-setting 28th world championship.
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