NHL players from Riga, Latvia
22 NHL players on file were born in Riga, Latvia. 8 are on NHL rosters now, among them Zemgus Girgensons, Teddy Blueger, and Elvis Merzlikins. Sandis Ozolinsh has played the most NHL seasons of them, 15. Rosters are on file in full from 1993-94; before that only some of the stars are.
On NHL rosters now (8)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zemgus GirgensonsTB | C | 2013–2026 | 12 |
| Teddy BluegerTOR | C | 2018–2026 | 8 |
| Elvis MerzlikinsCBJ | G | 2019–2026 | 7 |
| Arturs SilovsPIT | G | 2022–2026 | 4 |
| Sandis VilmanisFLA | LW | 2025–2026 | 1 |
| Anri RavinskisVAN | RW | No games yet | — |
| Darels UljanskisANA | D | No games yet | — |
| Mikus VecvanagsMTL | G | No games yet | — |
Former NHL players (14)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandis Ozolinsh | D | 1992–2008 | 15 |
| Arturs Irbe | G | 1991–2004 | 13 |
| Karlis Skrastins | D | 1998–2011 | 12 |
| Sergei Zholtok | C | 1992–2004 | 10 |
| Raitis Ivanans | LW | 2005–2012 | 7 |
| Peter Skudra | G | 1997–2003 | 6 |
| Herbert Vasiljevs | C | 1998–2002 | 4 |
| Kaspars Daugavins | LW | 2009–2013 | 3 |
| Janis Sprukts | C | 2006–2009 | 2 |
| Kaspars Astashenko | D | 1999–2001 | 2 |
| Viktor Tikhonov | RW | 2008–2016 | 2 |
| Harijs Vitolinsh | C | 1993–1994 | 1 |
| Martins Karsums | RW | 2008–2009 | 1 |
| Viktor Ignatjev | D | 1998–1999 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.