Locmelis scores twice in AHL game, but Bruins lose

Latvian forward Locmelis scored both of his team's goals in a game of the AHL, the professional hockey league in North America, but the Bruins lost 5-2 (1-0, 3-2, 1-0 in the opponents' favour by period) away to the Belleville Senators. Both of Locmelis's goals came in the second period, and he was named the third star of the game.

Locmelis's performance

The Latvian attacker had three shots on goal in this game and finished with a positive plus-minus rating of +2. Over 13 games this season he has three goals and seven assists.

Other Latvians

In another game, the Bakersfield Condors, for whom Latvian Eduards Tralmaks plays, lost 1-0 (0-0, 1-0, 0-0) away to the San Jose Barracuda. Tralmaks had three shots on goal, drew a two-minute penalty and ended the game with a neutral plus-minus rating.

The Hershey Bears, playing without Latvian Eriks Mateiko in the lineup, won 6-1 (1-0, 1-0, 4-1) away against the Springfield Thunderbirds.

Standings

In the Eastern Conference, the Bears are fourth with 16 points from 13 games, while the Bruins are tenth with 12 points from 13 games. In the Western Conference, the Condors have nine points from 11 games and are second to last, in 16th place.