Latvian-descended Cole Knuble becomes star of the match in just his second NHL game
American forward Cole Knuble, who is of Latvian descent, scored two goals in an NHL game on Wednesday and helped the Philadelphia Flyers to a win. It was only his second game in the world's top hockey league.
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American ice hockey forward Cole Knuble, who is of Latvian descent, became one of the key figures in a National Hockey League (NHL, North America's top professional league) game on Wednesday. With two goals, the forward helped the Philadelphia Flyers secure a victory.
The game was only the second of Knuble's NHL career, so two goals at such an early stage made him the brightest performer of the match.
The source notes that Knuble has Latvian roots but is an American. It gives no further details about the final score, the opponent or how the goals were scored.
