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Sweden prepares for Olympic hockey clash with Latvia amid criticism
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Sweden's men's hockey team faces Latvia in the Olympic round of 16 after a disappointing third-place finish in Group B. Coach Sam Hallam has responded to criticism from experts questioning his player usage, particularly for star forward Filip Forsberg. The match is set for 21:10 in Milan.
Latvia has stated it will not play Belarus in the upcoming U18 World Championship even if the teams are matched in the playoffs or a relegation game.
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Latvia defeated the United States 4-2 at the IIHF World Championship in Switzerland. Former Luleå junior Sandis Vilmanis scored both of his goals in a span of 20 seconds to secure the win.
In her debut novel 'Wo der Name wohnt', Ricarda Messner delves into the secrets of her Latvian roots and the loss of the family name Levitanus. The book draws from her own life, including her family's immigration to West Germany in 1971 and the uncovering of dark family secrets. Messner reflects on names, memory, and the voices of the dead.