Sweden advances over gutsy Latvia - IIHF
5 days ago · Sweden scored twice in the first period and persevered to defeat Latvia 3-2 in Thursday’s first quarter-final. The never-say-die Latvians rallied with two second-period goals from assistant captain Eriks Mateiko, but despite rousing cheers from the TD Place Arena crowd, the underdogs couldn't complete their comeback.
3 Takeaways From Sweden’s 3-2 Quarterfinal Win Over Latvia
4 days ago · While Sweden seemingly dominated the game offensively, Latvia refused to go down without a fight and kept things close. But in the end, Sweden proved too much for the Latvians, pulling off a 3-2 ...
Sweden hangs on for quarterfinal win over Latvia at world junior …
4 days ago · OTTAWA – David Edstrom’s second-period power-play goal stood as the winner, and Sweden held on for a 3-2 victory over Latvia in quarterfinal action Thursday at the world junior hockey...
Swedish troops prepare for ‘historic’ NATO Latvia deployment
Oct 4, 2024 · Sweden’s foreign and defence ministers hosted Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds on a visit to a military base in southern Sweden, attending a demonstration by the unit that will contribute...
Sweden to Move Ahead With Sending Troops to Latvia as Part of …
Apr 25, 2024 · STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden will move ahead with plans to send troops to Latvia as part of NATO's deployment in the Baltic countries, which share land borders with Russia and its ally Belarus,...
Swedish soldiers welcomed to Latvia | Sweden Herald
Oct 4, 2024 · Swedish soldiers welcomed to Latvia. Soon, Swedish soldiers and officers from P7 in Skåne will be sent to Latvia to join the multinational NATO force. This is historic, says Latvia's Defense Minister Andris Spruds, when he visits Revingehed to meet those who will be leaving.
Sweden to Send 800 Troops to Latvia Despite Pending NATO …
Jan 10, 2024 · Sweden is planning to send 800 troops to Latvia early next year to reinforce NATO’s presence in the country, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced. Swedish soldiers will guard Latvia’s border to deter Russian forces, joining forces with a Canada-led battle group already in the area.
Latvian officials congratulate Sweden on NATO's accession
Feb 27, 2024 · Latvian officials, welcoming Sweden's accession to NATO on Monday February 26, emphasize that Sweden joining will strengthen the security of the region and the alliance as a whole.
Sweden to send troops to Latvia - Yahoo
Jan 9, 2024 · The Swedish government will commit troops to Latvia, where they will join a Canadian-led force in deterring a Russian attack, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced Jan. 8 at an annual...
Sweden set to join Canadian-led brigade in Latvia once …
Dec 20, 2023 · Sweden's full membership in the military alliance is being blocked by Turkey and Hungary. The Nordic country is also set to play an important role in the multinational brigade that Canada is...