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5 January 2022, 18:00 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Salavat Yulaev beats Dinamo Riga in a 10-goal game
After suffering a horrific loss against Barys Nur-Sultan, Dinamo Riga traveled to Ufa to meet with the local Salavat Yulaev team.
3 January 2022, 20:30 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Barys leaves no hope for Dinamo Riga
The new year of 2022 has arrived and it’s finally time to get back into game action. Dinamo Riga is back but in a troublesome situation.
30 December 2021, 23:00 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Patriks Ozols brings two points for Dinamo Riga

The fourth and final meeting between Dinamo Riga and Torpedo Nizhny-Novgorod to close out the 2021 and to look for signs of things to come.
29 December 2021, 00:30 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Avangard comes back to snap Dinamo’s losing streak
After having won two in a row Dinamo Riga was set to take on a familiar face - Bob Hartley returned to Riga as the home team looked to extend their winning streak.
26 December 2021, 20:00 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Dinamo Riga opened up a winning streak

Christmas has been celebrated in the Latvian capital and now it was time to return to the hockey action.
24 December 2021, 13:00 Youngster Report

Youngster Report - U20 Edition

Yet another week of KHL’s regular season has concluded and it’s time to look at the best performing young players. But instead of your regularly scheduled U23, this special edition features the best performing U20 players from the start of the season to this very point of it.
22 December 2021, 22:40 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Dinamo Riga snap their losing streak

A one-game road trip for Dinamo Riga saw them meet with their closest rivals in the standings - Vityaz Podolsk.
21 December 2021, 00:20 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Short rostered Minsk grab two points from Riga
The international break is over and it returns with a great one in Riga - the Dinamo derby between the Latvian and Belorussian sides.
12 December 2021, 21:50 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Dinamo Riga head into international break with a loss
The international break is fast approaching and in the final game prior to it, Dinamo Riga was set to host Torpedo Nizhny-Novgorod.
11 December 2021, 00:05 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Dominant performance isn’t enough for Dinamo Riga
Dinamo Riga continues their home stretch this time taking on guests from Podolsk.
10 December 2021, 19:50 Youngster Report

Youngster Report - Week Thirteen
Another week of KHL’s regular season has concluded and now it’s time to look at who were the best performing U23 players during the thirteenth week. This edition features a forward and a goalie from Torpedo, an Avangard standout, a forward from Traktor as well as a defenseman from SKA.
8 December 2021, 23:30 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Amur leaves Dinamo Riga without points

After a short road trip, Dinamo Riga returned home to meet Amur Khabarovsk and begin their three-game homestand.
6 December 2021, 22:45 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Bob Hartley defeats Dinamo Riga

No hiccups on the way to Balashika for Dinamo Riga as they arrived to end their two-game road trip this time taking on Avangard Omsk with a familiar face on the opposing bench - former Latvian national team coach Bob Hartley.
4 December 2021, 23:00 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Dinamo Riga get their first win with Krikunov
After being stuck in the airport for many hours due to weather conditions - Dinamo Riga had finally arrived in Nizhny-Novgorod shorty prior to the game against Torpedo to begin their two-game road trip. Another hurdle to overcome but Riga knew their task at hand despite anything else going on.
3 December 2021, 17:45 Youngster Report

Youngster Report - Week Twelve
Another week of KHL’s regular season has concluded and now it’s time to look at who were the best performing U23 players during the twelfth week. This edition features many fresh faces, two forwards from CSKA Moscow, a forward from Vityaz Podolsk and Moscow Spartak respectively as well as a returning goalie from Torpedo Nizhny-Novgorod.
2 December 2021, 00:00 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Dinamo Riga earn a point in Krikunov’s debut

Another day, another game for Dinamo Riga, and once again huge changes were made before the fourth meeting against Severstal this season. Valerijs Kulibaba no longer the main man on the bench has been replaced by Dinamo Riga legend - Vladimir Krikunov. Another attempt to reset things for the Latvian franchise hoping to crawl out of a hole.
29 November 2021, 18:30 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Vladimir Krikunov takes over Dinamo Riga

On Monday, November 29th the council of Dinamo Riga met to review how the team had performed to this point during the regular season and decided that it was unsatisfactory.
26 November 2021, 15:30 Youngster Report

Youngster Report - Weeks Ten and Eleven
Another week of KHL’s regular season has concluded and now it’s time to look at who were the best performing U23 players during the tenth and eleventh week. This edition features five young forward — from Omsk, Chelyabinsk, Cherepovets, Nizhny-Novgorod and Moscow teams.
25 November 2021, 23:00 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Dinamo Riga finish road trip with a shootout loss
Dinamo Riga were set to close out their road series where they are yet to see a W added to their total. They lost against HC Sochi in the opener and in a game where they came close to snatching two points - Ak Bars poured cold water over their hopes with a comeback with just ten minutes remaining. Final task at hand - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk.
23 November 2021, 22:45 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Ak Bars shock Dinamo Riga in the third to hand them a loss
Dinamo Riga was heading into their second road game of a three game series. Their opener was against HC Sochi where the team managed to lose in a match that wasn’t action packed and the outcome was determined by only a goal - 0:1. Now a bigger opponent came in, Ak Bars Kazan whom Riga had faced just five days ago.
21 November 2021, 21:00 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Sochi take points from Dinamo Riga in a close contest
Dinamo Riga was set to begin their three-game road trip after having an extended period of on-ice action at home and having lost against Ak Bars they now moved on to play HC Sochi. An important opponent in an important game to try and manage a return to the winning ways.
18 November 2021, 21:40 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Home stretch ends with a loss for Dinamo Riga

A six game home-stand for Dinamo Riga came to an end this time facing off against one of KHL’s powerhouses - Ak Bars Kazan. Statistically speaking the visitors had an upper hand having won 18 times in 25 meetings. Prior to the match Ak Bars sat 4th in the Eastern Conference while Dinamo Riga were 10th and looking to close the gap to the play-off zone.
16 November 2021, 00:05 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Dinamo Riga holds on to earn two points
The international break is over and Dinamo were set to continue their long home-stretch that hasn't been as successful as they would have wanted as they entered the game with two consecutive losses. Their opponent Admiral on the other hand is one a seven-game road trip in which they previously beat the Vityaz team. When both sides met earlier this season in Vladivostok - Riga came on top with a score of 2:1.
14 November 2021, 13:15 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Edgars Buncis - the man behind Dinamo Riga
Edgars Buncis - a hockey executive with plenty of experience and a big portfolio but one that has never played a game at a very high level. He isn’t your typical coach or general manager but he brings a lot to the table when you have to do business. Since March of 2021 the 46-year-old has been the GM of KHL’s Dinamo Riga team.
7 November 2021, 21:30 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Dinamo Riga fall against Jokerit

Dinamo Riga was heading into their final game prior to entering the national team break. This time their task was to face the team that has handed them the toughest loss yet - 8:0 in their first meeting shortly after Sergei Zubov left the team. Riga also hasn’t had a victory against Finnish side in their last seven meetings. A rough patch that they would have to get over
5 November 2021, 23:50 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Sochi continue performing well in Riga
Dinamo Riga’s home-stretch is still on-going as they face HC Sochi side in the third in a row under the roof of Arena Riga. Both sides had already met twice during the season sharing victories in half presenting a potential fight for every inch of the ice.
4 November 2021, 17:00 Youngster Report

Youngster Report - Week Nine
The ninth week of KHL’s regular season has concluded and now it’s time to look at who were the best performing U23 players. This edition features two Sochi line-mates, returnees from Dinamo Minsk and Dynamo Moscow as well as a debutant earning his first KHL points from Avtomobilist.
31 October 2021, 21:50 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Convincing home victory for Dinamo Riga
Dinamo Riga continues their home stretch this time taking on the Dynamo Moscow team in a derby that has always been enjoyable for viewers and those that are out there on the ice. Prior to the contest Riga side sat tenth in the Western conference standings while Dynamo side had placed themselves at the third spot.
28 October 2021, 18:00 Youngster Report

Youngster Report - Week Eight
The eighth week of KHL’s regular season has concluded and now it’s time to look at who were the best performing U23 players. This edition features two forwards from SKA, a forward from Avangard Omsk as well as a forward from Dinamo Minsk. The lone goalie representative this time around comes from the Severstal team.
27 October 2021, 23:15 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Dinamo Riga earns a point in a thriller against SKA

22 October 2021, 23:20 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Severstal continues their perfect run against Dinamo Riga

Dinamo Riga is back on the road - this time to fight against their nemesis of this season - Severstal Cherepovets. It’s hard to imagine a harder game to play than the one Riga would have to get through tonight, a four-point duel and them going through massive changes. Riga is without their head coach - Sergei Zubov who stepped down in the morning when the team had to fly to their first destination of a two-game road trip.
21 October 2021, 17:00 Youngster Report

Youngster Report - Week Seven
The seventh week of KHL’s regular season has concluded and now it’s time to look at who were the best performing U23 players. This edition features returnees from Dynamo Moscow and Dinamo Minsk. Representatives from HK Sochi and Avangard Omsk as well as a youngster who got his maiden KHL goal.
21 October 2021, 14:20 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Dinamo Riga and Sergei Zubov part ways
After a mutual agreement, the Dinamo Riga hockey club and teams head coach Sergei Zubov have ended their cooperation.
19 October 2021, 23:30 Dinamo Riga GameDay

High scoring game gives Dinamo Riga a point against Metallurg

Red hot Dinamo Riga are back home for a game and would look to extend their winning streak. A lone home game in the Latvian capital means a chance to get to four victories in a row. The opponent that has arrived won’t be an easy task - Metallurg has been by far one of the most hot if not the hottest team early on in the season. Dinamo haven’t had much luck against their opponent as of late having lost four in a row at home to Metallurg and their last win dating back to December of 2016. If there’s a chance to take two points at home it would be right now and Riga were confident that they can achieve that.
14 October 2021, 22:55 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Dinamo Riga book two points in a thriller at home
After a very hard earned victory at home against Sibir Dinamo Riga continued their two-game home stand this time taking on another eastern conference team - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk - a team that has come fresh off of a victory against very good yet struggling Helsinki Jokerit side.
14 October 2021, 15:40 Youngster Report

Youngster Report - Week Six
Fifth week of KHL’s regular season has concluded and now it’s time to look at who were the best performing U23 players. This edition features four forwards — two from Ak Bars Kazan, one from Dynamo Moscow and SKA as well as a defenseman from Dinamo Minsk.
12 October 2021, 22:35 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Incredible performance by Mattsson hands Dinamo Riga two points
After netting four points on their far east road trip - Dinamo Riga is back home for a two-game homestand and a chance to claw towards eight place and the play-off zone. Their task at hand won’t be easy because straight off the bat they host Sibir Novosibirsk - a team that they lost against with a score of 1-3 just less than a week ago.
8 October 2021, 23:10 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Penalty loaded game gives Dinamo Riga a point against Sochi
Dinamo Riga was set to finish off their lengthy four game road trip against their nemesis - HC Sochi. In previous 19 occasions when both sides met on the ice - the guest side had prevailed just once in regulation and prior to their first meeting of the season, they didn’t have any kind of victory on home turf but that changed when Riga beat them with a score of 2:1 just a few weeks ago.
7 October 2021, 15:25 Youngster Report

KHL Youngster Report - Week Five
Fifth week of KHL’s regular season has concluded and now it’s time to look at who were the best performing U23 players. This edition features some returnees and some fresh faces. Two goalies managed to squeeze in this week’s list as well as three forwards.
6 October 2021, 20:15 Dinamo Riga GameDay

Lack of consistency hands Dinamo Riga another loss
Dinamo Riga continues their four-game road trip this time visiting Sibir Novosibirsk. Riga came in fresh off of a victory against Admiral and would be looking to extend their winning ways. An important game because Riga will have to face their opponent twice within six days.
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