Kaspars Daugaviņš facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kaspars Daugaviņš |
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Daugaviņš in 2023
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| Born | May 18, 1988 Riga, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| National team |  Latvia |
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| NHL Draft | 91st overall, 2006 Ottawa Senators |
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| Playing career | 2005–2024 | ||
Kaspars Daugaviņš (born May 18, 1988) is a former professional ice hockey player from Latvia. He played as a left winger. Kaspars is well-known for his time in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins.
The Ottawa Senators picked him in the third round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. He recently played for Dukla Michalovce in the Slovak Extraliga before retiring in 2024.
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Playing Career
Early Years
When Kaspars was young, he loved playing hockey. In 2002, he played in the famous Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a team from his hometown, Riga. This tournament is a big event for young hockey players from all over the world.
Becoming a Pro Player
Kaspars started his professional journey in 2005. After playing for the Toronto St. Michael's Majors in the OHL, he joined the Binghamton Senators in the AHL in 2007. This was a big step towards playing in the NHL.
On June 1, 2007, he officially signed a contract with the Ottawa Senators. This meant he was now a full-time professional player.
NHL Debut and First Goal
Kaspars made his first appearance in the NHL on January 14, 2010. He played against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
He scored his very first NHL goal on October 30, 2011. This exciting moment happened when he beat Jonas Gustavsson of the Toronto Maple Leafs. During the 2011–12 NHL season, Kaspars became a regular player for the Ottawa Senators. He played in 65 games that season.
Playing in Other Leagues
After his time in the NHL, Kaspars played for many teams in different leagues around the world. He spent five seasons in the KHL, which is a major hockey league in Europe and Asia. He played for teams like Dynamo Moscow, Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod, Spartak Moscow, and Vityaz Podolsk.
He also played in the National League in Switzerland for SC Bern. Later, he moved to Germany to play for the Iserlohn Roosters in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). In the 2022–23 DEL season, he was the top scorer for his team, showing his skill and leadership.
In 2023, Kaspars signed with HK Dukla Michalovce in the Slovak Extraliga. He played well there, but on November 25, 2024, he announced his retirement from professional hockey.
International Play
| Medal record | ||
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| Representing Latvia |
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| Ice hockey | ||
| World Championships | ||
| Bronze | 2023 Finland/Latvia | |
Kaspars Daugaviņš has proudly represented his home country, Latvia, in many international hockey tournaments. He often served as the captain of the Latvian national team.
One of his biggest achievements was at the 2023 IIHF World Championship. As captain, he helped lead Latvia to win a bronze medal. This was a historic moment, as it was Latvia's first-ever medal at the IIHF World Championship!
Awards and Honours
| Award | Year | |
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| AHL | ||
| Calder Cup champion | 2011 | |
