Anrī Ravinskis, a forward for the Latvian national ice hockey team, has returned to the American Hockey League (AHL) club Abbotsford Canucks following the Olympic tournament in Milan and Cortina. On Friday, he made a significant impact by recording a scoring assist despite his team's 3-6 loss to the Henderson Silver Knights, bringing his season total to four points (2 goals and 2 assists) over 28 games played. After being scoreless during the Olympics, Ravinskis is looking to bolster his performance in the AHL.

In addition to Ravinskis, two other Latvian forwards from the Olympic team, Dans Ločmelis and Eduards Tralmaks, have yet to return to the ice in the AHL. Ločmelis’ team, the Providence Bruins, achieved a 5-2 victory against the Belleville Senators, while the Grand Rapids Griffins, without Tralmaks, won 2-1 against the Chicago Wolves in overtime. The success of these teams indicates a competitive season, as the Griffins lead the Western Conference and the league, while the Bruins stand at the top of the Eastern Conference.

The overall performance of Latvian players in the AHL this season reflects their growing presence in the league, with Ravinskis aiming to regain his scoring touch after the Olympic experience. This situation emphasizes the potential and significant roles these players can take in their teams as they adapt back to league play following international competition. The outcomes of these games may have implications for the playoff picture as teams jostle for positions.