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Last updated: May 24, 2026, 2:50 AM ET

World Championship

Latvia stunned the U.S. 4-2 as Sandis Vilmanis delivered two empty-net goals, marking the defending champions' third loss in the tournament and a major upset in the standings. The victory vaults Latvia into a tie for second place in their group, while the U.S. now faces a must-win scenario to secure a quarterfinal berth.

Junior Hockey

The Everett Silvertips, fresh off the WHL title, opened the Memorial Cup with a 5-3 win over Chicoutimi. Right wing Jesse Heslop scored, and the Tips' balanced attack overcame a slow start to set up a potential semifinal clash against the host Kelowna Rockets.