Ice hockey in Latvia
| Ice hockey in Latvia | |
|---|---|
| Country | Latvia |
| Governing body | Latvian Ice Hockey Federation |
| National team(s) | Men's national team Women's national team |
Club competitions | |
International competitions | |
Ice hockey in Latvia is the most popular sport in the country. The first hockey match on Latvian soil took place on February 15, 1909, with two teams facing Union and Strēlnieka Dārzs. However, it took another 20 years to supplant the popular sport of Bandy.