AHL: Tralmaks' team loses seven-goal thriller, Ravinskis and Mateiko also on losing side

All three American Hockey League (AHL) teams featuring Latvian forwards suffered defeats in Saturday's games. Anri Ravinskis' Abbotsford Canucks, Eriks Mateiko's Hershey Bears, and Eduards Tralmaks' Bakersfield Condors all lost, and none of the Latvian players managed to register a point.

Abbotsford falls to Calgary

Ravinskis' Abbotsford lost on the road to the Calgary Wranglers 2:4. Abbotsford led after the first period, but the home side scored three straight goals to seize control of the game. Calgary defenseman Axel Hurtig, who scored twice, was named the game's top performer. Ravinskis fired two shots on goal but finished without a point and a neutral plus-minus rating.

Hershey collapses against Charlotte

Mateiko's Hershey lost at home to the Charlotte Checkers 2:5. The score was tied after two periods, but the visitors scored three unanswered goals in the final frame. Charlotte forward Nate Smith recorded a hat trick and was named the game's first star. Mateiko did not register a shot on goal and took a two-minute tripping penalty in the third period.

Bakersfield falls short in comeback bid

Tralmaks' Bakersfield lost on the road to the Henderson Silver Knights 3:4. The Condors trailed 0:2 after two periods and, despite scoring three goals in the third, could not complete the comeback. Henderson's Alexander Holtz scored twice, while Tanner Laczynski picked up three points. Tralmaks took two shots on goal, finished without a point, and posted a negative plus-minus rating.