One interesting fact you missed: After Belarus scored and result became 2:4, Lukashenko (president of Belarus) boarded a private plane to fly and congratulate Belarus Hockey players in person for qualifying for Olympics. However after Latvia unexpectedly won the game in the last 5 minutes his plane turned around and went back to Belarus.
@@jobansbobans Why he is a dictator? Because media is saying that? Because he did not let Soros and globalists take over his country does not make him a criminal. War criminals and dictators bombed and killed dozens civilians in Iraq,Afghanistan, Libya etc. and no one judged them. Hypocracy at highest level. Put your foliar hat depper on your rabbit size brains and keep walking. We are talking about sport here.
Remember this game very well. Was watching it at home with my dad and when we were down 2:4 I went to my room because I had lost hope. Then I heard my dad screaming, I rushed back to the TV room - it was 3:4. Okay, I went back to my room. My dad screams again! I rush back - 4:4! Now my dad tells me to just leave, because it clearly brings luck. So I did and wouldnt you know, a few seconds later my dad screams again and its 5:4! This game has really stuck into my head and I truly believe it will stay there for the rest of my life! Thanks for acknowledging it as one of the great hockey comebacks!
same lol, im czech, watched a game with my mom in 2021 against sweden in the world championship, it was 0:2, i lost hope, went to the shower, my mom screams, its 1:2, 19 minutes left, theres still hope, one goal and we could win it in ot, i leave again, boom, 2:2, 15 minutes left, so my mom told me the same thing, i should leave cause it brings luck, soon it became 3:2, again, i should leave, but i stayed and witnessed a 4:2 goal, it wasnt a crucial match, but still, my story is very similar to yours
That game, win over RU in St Petersburg in 2000 and bronze medal game win over the US in 2023 are probably the all time greatest wins for Latvia. Even though there are many more.
@@geniegbIt was a comeback, as Latvia lost the first two games and had to win everything to get to the quarter finals. And the bronze game with the US also was a bit of a comeback, as Latvia tied very late in the game. And the rest is history.
I was a kid when this game happened, I was super bummed out when it was 2:4, I even turned the TV off. I could not believe we have tied the game when I turned the TV back on. Good old times, went to this stadium 'Rīga Sport Castle' to watch a bunch of Latvian games, back then when I didn't have money for tickets we just tried our luck getting inside without them. Most of the time the old lady didn't even bother to check if you have them :)
thanks for this! a nice trip down the memory lane. i was watching this game with my friends and at 2:4 we and one other non-beliver went to another room to smoke and complain about how horrible this team is. So when people started screaming repetedly we came back to a score of 4:4 and the glorious winning goal. this just cant be repeated.
I watched this game LIVE when I was in my late teens. How electrifying it was, is an understatement . Truly magical, equivalent to the history Latvia made yesterday.
Unfortunately, the Torino Olympics were a nightmare to forget for the Latvian team and fans. Except the opening game against USA, one big defeat after another, against Kazakhstan included. But this emotional game was still worth it.
Great video! One of my fondest memories watching our national team as a kid! It was definitely up there with the miracle run we had this year. Another great content idea is Latvia's games against Canada. Although we've lost most of them, we've had some iconic moments - playing 3:3 against them in 1997 (first year in elite.. along with 1:1 against Sweden and 8:0 vs Germany and 5:4 vs Slovakia), a notorious 0:11 loss in 2006 at home (first time we hosted the world championship) where one of the fans threw a boot on the ice because the refs were horrific, 2:1 loss in 2018 I think where our goalie had close to 60 saves that game, and 2021 where after all those brutal 7:0 and 6:1 losses we finally won 2:0 in front of our fans as a revenge for 2006. Worth looking into it. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Latvia
Im a Latvian... I remember this... Me and my brother, we completly lost our minds and voices aswell :D Im amazed someone has even noticed this, 18 years later lol
I was a teen back then and watched the game on TV. I remember going to my room few minutes before the comeback. Then i met my dad in the kitchen and he casually mentioned our team winning to see my reaction. A good lesson learned. I felt like a traitor and deservedly so. You're not a fan if you only root for the winner.
Interestingly enough Latvia had two important comeback games in the recent World Championships first against Switzerland to reach the quarterfinals and then against USA to win the bronze medal.
hehe. yee... I will never forget this game. Still, after all these years I'm thinking about it. 😅 I was little and watched it at home. Now after medals, this is my 2nd biggest LV hockey moment. 3rd is Ted Nolan's team and the Olympics.
The greatest moment in history until Latvia gains bronze in championship of 2023, with 7 straight wins in a row and a MVP goalie player who was coached by the legendary Arturs Irbe, a.k.a. The Wall. Our MVP goalie has been nicknamed The Wall just as well, both have names starting with Arturs :D
Here is a similar horror story from a perspective of a Finn; It was 2003. Finland hosted the tournament and were against Sweden in the quaterfinals. Pretty much every available finnish NHL player were there to play. Finland led the quaterfinal game in the 2nd 5-1 only to lose the game 5-6 to Sweden. That was a tough one
Never heard? I'm Latvian, and this is Latvian folklore 😇 One of the all time greatest matches. P.s. see the guy with glasses at 3:03? That's Gunārs Meijers, the musician who created two of our best hockey anthems (obviously a hockey fan himself).
that match was a great battle Latvia and Belarus were fundamental rivals in hockey in those years Latvian hockey teams have always been distinguished by their unbreakable nature in the last 5 minutes everything turned upside down Belarusians were shocked by the result, but many years later you remember it as why we love hockey I’m very glad that Latvia won bronze medals in 2023, they rightfully deserved this award: games with their participation are always a thriller, regardless of the result I hope that someday Belarus vs Latvia will play in the final of the Olympics and probably the Belarusians will take revenge for 2005 Full the game video: ruclips.net/video/1r9U4kzh6C0/видео.html
One interesting fact you missed: After Belarus scored and result became 2:4, Lukashenko (president of Belarus) boarded a private plane to fly and congratulate Belarus Hockey players in person for qualifying for Olympics. However after Latvia unexpectedly won the game in the last 5 minutes his plane turned around and went back to Belarus.
Proof?
He is not president , but dictator instead. Get your facts straight.
@@jobansbobans you can be a president and a dictator at the same time, whats your point?
@@jobansbobans Why he is a dictator? Because media is saying that? Because he did not let Soros and globalists take over his country does not make him a criminal. War criminals and dictators bombed and killed dozens civilians in Iraq,Afghanistan, Libya etc. and no one judged them. Hypocracy at highest level. Put your foliar hat depper on your rabbit size brains and keep walking.
We are talking about sport here.
@@jobansbobanshe's still a president smartass
congrats latvia for bronze medal in WC, you really earned it.. Br from Finland
Remember this game very well. Was watching it at home with my dad and when we were down 2:4 I went to my room because I had lost hope. Then I heard my dad screaming, I rushed back to the TV room - it was 3:4. Okay, I went back to my room. My dad screams again! I rush back - 4:4! Now my dad tells me to just leave, because it clearly brings luck. So I did and wouldnt you know, a few seconds later my dad screams again and its 5:4!
This game has really stuck into my head and I truly believe it will stay there for the rest of my life! Thanks for acknowledging it as one of the great hockey comebacks!
Thank you for your service! My mother contributed everything this year, she made sandwiches throughout the entire championship.
same lol, im czech, watched a game with my mom in 2021 against sweden in the world championship, it was 0:2, i lost hope, went to the shower, my mom screams, its 1:2, 19 minutes left, theres still hope, one goal and we could win it in ot, i leave again, boom, 2:2, 15 minutes left, so my mom told me the same thing, i should leave cause it brings luck, soon it became 3:2, again, i should leave, but i stayed and witnessed a 4:2 goal, it wasnt a crucial match, but still, my story is very similar to yours
Labi kad Sencis pamanija kad esi laimes talismans un iedzina atpakalj istaba , savadak uzvara nepienaktu :D
hahaha , 23 yrs ago i did that to my dad , he gave up his hope in that moment 4-2 ... i just watched as kido and just wished mirecale become true
I believe that you left for USA, Sweden, and Switzerland games as well
That game, win over RU in St Petersburg in 2000 and bronze medal game win over the US in 2023 are probably the all time greatest wins for Latvia. Even though there are many more.
I think bronze medals and 2023 championship, the quality of ice hockey is on a different level, overall the best achievement.
Wins! Not comebacks.
@@geniegbIt was a comeback, as Latvia lost the first two games and had to win everything to get to the quarter finals.
And the bronze game with the US also was a bit of a comeback, as Latvia tied very late in the game.
And the rest is history.
@@oskarsrode2167 Merriam-Webster states that comeback is a won game if we were losing at some part of it.
I was watching this game as a child with my family! Thanks for nostalgia 😊🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻🏒🏒🏒
I was a kid when this game happened, I was super bummed out when it was 2:4, I even turned the TV off. I could not believe we have tied the game when I turned the TV back on. Good old times, went to this stadium 'Rīga Sport Castle' to watch a bunch of Latvian games, back then when I didn't have money for tickets we just tried our luck getting inside without them. Most of the time the old lady didn't even bother to check if you have them :)
Paldies tev par šo video! Jā, tas patiešām bija episks hokeja mačs. 🇱🇻 ✌️
Yes. I remember this legendary game
thanks for this! a nice trip down the memory lane. i was watching this game with my friends and at 2:4 we and one other non-beliver went to another room to smoke and complain about how horrible this team is. So when people started screaming repetedly we came back to a score of 4:4 and the glorious winning goal. this just cant be repeated.
I was watching that game on tv as a 15 year old and could not believe what I was seeing. One of the craziest games ever.
I watched this game LIVE when I was in my late teens. How electrifying it was, is an understatement . Truly magical, equivalent to the history Latvia made yesterday.
Amazzing story mate❤
RIP to those fallen guys from that team.
This game is one of my earliest memories! (I was 5 at the time)
As a Latvian myself, I'll never not watch a video about this! Cheers!
I remember watching it on tv. It was like move scene. I remember thinking " that's why I love hockey, anything can happen"
Unfortunately, the Torino Olympics were a nightmare to forget for the Latvian team and fans. Except the opening game against USA, one big defeat after another, against Kazakhstan included. But this emotional game was still worth it.
I believe that only latvieši are here watching :)
You are wearing a proper jersey there, tru skool. Respect!
Great video! One of my fondest memories watching our national team as a kid!
It was definitely up there with the miracle run we had this year.
Another great content idea is Latvia's games against Canada. Although we've lost most of them, we've had some iconic moments - playing 3:3 against them in 1997 (first year in elite.. along with 1:1 against Sweden and 8:0 vs Germany and 5:4 vs Slovakia), a notorious 0:11 loss in 2006 at home (first time we hosted the world championship) where one of the fans threw a boot on the ice because the refs were horrific, 2:1 loss in 2018 I think where our goalie had close to 60 saves that game, and 2021 where after all those brutal 7:0 and 6:1 losses we finally won 2:0 in front of our fans as a revenge for 2006. Worth looking into it.
Keep up the good work!
Greetings from Latvia
thumbs up for ZEMGALE mug... 🤣
PROUD TO BE LATVIAN❤️🇱🇻
I was on that game - tickets were sold out, my father got me one from somwhere. Most amazing emotion mix!
Im a Latvian... I remember this... Me and my brother, we completly lost our minds and voices aswell :D Im amazed someone has even noticed this, 18 years later lol
And you won the bronze last weekend. Wow!
I was there in the arena - shivers down the spine every time I remember the game.
I was a teen back then and watched the game on TV. I remember going to my room few minutes before the comeback. Then i met my dad in the kitchen and he casually mentioned our team winning to see my reaction. A good lesson learned. I felt like a traitor and deservedly so. You're not a fan if you only root for the winner.
Interestingly enough Latvia had two important comeback games in the recent World Championships first against Switzerland to reach the quarterfinals and then against USA to win the bronze medal.
Now a video on their most recent bronze medal run!
Respect from Latvija nice video!
hehe. yee... I will never forget this game. Still, after all these years I'm thinking about it. 😅 I was little and watched it at home. Now after medals, this is my 2nd biggest LV hockey moment. 3rd is Ted Nolan's team and the Olympics.
One of the greatest games in our teams history until recent events.
I saw this game! Unforgettable emotions. Thank you for the video!
The greatest moment in history until Latvia gains bronze in championship of 2023, with 7 straight wins in a row and a MVP goalie player who was coached by the legendary Arturs Irbe, a.k.a. The Wall. Our MVP goalie has been nicknamed The Wall just as well, both have names starting with Arturs :D
Oh trust me, I’ve heard of it 🇱🇻
Latvians here
Here is a similar horror story from a perspective of a Finn; It was 2003. Finland hosted the tournament and were against Sweden in the quaterfinals. Pretty much every available finnish NHL player were there to play. Finland led the quaterfinal game in the 2nd 5-1 only to lose the game 5-6 to Sweden. That was a tough one
Never heard? I'm Latvian, and this is Latvian folklore 😇 One of the all time greatest matches.
P.s. see the guy with glasses at 3:03? That's Gunārs Meijers, the musician who created two of our best hockey anthems (obviously a hockey fan himself).
I watched at TV remember that game !
Latvia is the best😉❤❤❤
Es biju tur - redzēju klātienē. Pēc spēles, knapi varēju parunāt - no bļaušanas bija pazudusi balss!
At this level anything can happen. :D
are you Latvian? Nice video
American but I grew up in Latvia.
@@SportsGhost сдриснул из это страны помойки, да и правильно
Dont forget Dinamo Riga game against Jokerit. 0:5 and Riga scored 5 goals in the third and ended up winning in the OT penalty shots!!
He might be a fan of Latvia. Hard to tell tbh
i hope u saw our run to 3rd this year, love
Thank You for telling this story! 🙂 ^^ 🙂
Just so you know, If you ever go to Latvia, you will never have to buy another beer here.
Damn Im old. it is 2005 but looks like something from 90ies...
It's because only in 2012 worldwide aspect ratio was switched from 4:3 to 16:9 :D
I was there 😎🇱🇻🇱🇻
been there, done that. wild.,
3:56 ...yet
Yessss! Big game!
Habs down from. 5-0 to winning 6-5 was more impressive
ok but what was on stake that game? regular season game?
@@maartinhs 21st and still has no Stanley cup.
good video
U have to cover the recent news
Youre latvian?
is there nothing to say about the judgemenet in this game?
i wonder why you have so many souvenirs from latvia
I grew up there
that match was a great battle
Latvia and Belarus were fundamental rivals in hockey in those years
Latvian hockey teams have always been distinguished by their unbreakable nature
in the last 5 minutes everything turned upside down
Belarusians were shocked by the result, but many years later you remember it as why we love hockey
I’m very glad that Latvia won bronze medals in 2023, they rightfully deserved this award: games with their participation are always a thriller, regardless of the result
I hope that someday Belarus vs Latvia will play in the final of the Olympics and probably the Belarusians will take revenge for 2005
Full the game video:
ruclips.net/video/1r9U4kzh6C0/видео.html
Are you latvian yourself? Your english is perfect and I cant even hear any accent in your speech
American but I lived in Latvia from 1997 to 2006!
DID U SAY BURGUNDY??? EXCUSE ME
Very Latvian attitude: Belarus? Will not win. Go to Poland match instead,
хорошо что есть кнопка "не рекомендовать этот говно-канал"
omg biggest fail brother😂 with that choice...
This isn’t the greatest comeback in hockey, bullshit. Probably latvias best comeback tho
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Latvian and Belarus same outside level.
Full game ruclips.net/video/_QZzBeqS2Xw/видео.htmlsi=5jS6eWna0x7xfabf
Always go to both games