Latvians see success in Denmark as Krastenbergs sits out Czech match
A 22-year-old Latvian defender, Laškovs, is enjoying a solid season with Denmark's Esbjerga, currently third overall, while Latvian national team forward Renārs Krastenbergs missed his Czech Extraliga club's win over Brno Kometa.
Denmark
In Denmark's top hockey league, 22-year-old Latvian defender Laškovs is playing his first season for Esbjerga. He has settled into the club's second defensive pairing alongside experienced blueliner Kulda. In a recent game, Laškovs finished with a plus-minus rating of +2, though he also picked up a two-minute penalty.
After ten rounds of competition, Esbjerga sits third overall with 17 points. The club's closest rival in the standings is Vojens, trailing not far behind.
Czech Republic
In the Czech Extraliga, HC Česke Budejovice secured a convincing 5:1 victory over Brno Kometa. Latvian national team forward Renārs Krastenbergs, who plays for the Budejovice club, did not take part in the match. So far this season, Krastenbergs has appeared in seven Extraliga games, registering two points, both assists.
Both results highlight the continued presence of Latvian players in mid-tier European leagues, where they are gaining experience alongside strong domestic and international talent.
