Daugavins' Farewell Match for the Latvian National Team to Take Place in a Friendly Game Against Austria

Former Latvian national hockey team captain Kaspars Daugaviņš will play his farewell match for the national team in April during a friendly game in Riga against the Austrian national team, as informed by the Latvian Hockey Federation (LHF) to the LETA agency.

In preparation for the 2027 World Championship in Germany, the Latvian national team will play six friendly games at the 'Xiaomi Arena' in Riga, facing teams from Austria, Denmark, Finland, and Switzerland.

The preparation cycle for the Latvian team will begin on April 7 and 8, with two matches against the Austrian national team.

In the second match, long-time national team captain Daugaviņš will play his farewell game in the Latvian national team jersey. This match will also be dedicated to charity, with proceeds from each ticket sold being directed to support children's health in collaboration with the 'Ronald McDonald House Charities Latvia' program 'Children's Health Bus'. On April 7, fans will have a special opportunity to meet Daugaviņš in person, take photos with the hockey player, get his autograph, and chat.

On April 20, the Latvian team will face the Danish national team, and the following day they will compete against Finnish hockey players.

The last two friendly games in front of their fans will be played by the Latvian team on April 29 and 30, facing the Swiss national team.

The preparation phase for the Latvian national team will conclude with away games against Norway on May 7 and 8.