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Latvia to make injury replacement for the Olympics with Eriks Mateiko out
- Latvia will have an injury replacement for the Milan Cortina Olympics after Eriks Mateiko’s injury.
- Mateiko sustained the injury during a Hershey Bears game, leading to season-ending surgery.
- Mateiko, 20, would have been among the youngest players at the Games.
- The forward was a 2024 Capitals draft pick and had six points in 27 Games with Hershey.
- Latvia’s preliminary round schedule includes a Feb. 12 opener against the United States.
- Mateiko’s absence will affect Latvia’s Olympic lineup for the Milan Games.
- The injury occurred during a Hershey Bears game, the Capitals’ AHL affiliate.
- Mateiko was a young prospect with Olympic potential prior to his injury.
- Latvian team officials confirmed the long-term nature of the injury.
- The Games are scheduled to begin in February with Latvia in Group play.
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