Fans stand by ousted hockey team

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Fans stand by ousted hockey team

May 14, 2008
Monika Hanley and Talis Saule Archdeacon

TEAM SPIRIT: Hockey fans have been hailed as some of the most spirited in the world after thier massive turnout at the World Championships in Halifax, Canada.

RIGA - The national hockey team has been bumped from the world championships after an exciting come from behind victory by Germany in the qualification round. Latvia’s participation in the tournament has been widely noted for the massive fan turnout at the Canadian venue. More than 2,000 fans traveled from Riga to Halifax with the help of a new visa-free agreement with the country. “It’s their Super Bowl. They take it very seriously. I was just hoping they would get a goal just to see them e ...

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