Ice hockey in Latvia
| Ice hockey in Latvia | |
|---|---|
| Country | Latvia |
| Governing body | Latvian Ice Hockey Federation |
| National teams | Men's national team Women's national team |
| Club competitions | |
| International competitions | |
Ice hockey is the most popular sport in Latvia. The first hockey match in Latvia took place on February 15, 1909, with two teams facing Union and Strēlnieka Dārzs. However, it took another 20 years to supplant the popular sport of bandy.