Kristaps Sotnieks | Photo: Roman Mareš
Latvian hockey player Kristaps Sotnieks will continue his career in the Rouen “Dragons”, the champion team of the French top league. announced club.
In the past season, the 36-year-old defender represented the Czech Extra League club Kladno “Rytiri” owned by the legendary Jaromir Jagr. In 44 games, Sotnieks accumulated ten (2+8) efficiency points and a negative utility of -11. The Kladno team finished the season in last place, but managed to keep their place in the top league in the playoffs. Later, the club decided to part not only with Sotnieks, but also with another Latvian defender Oskars Cibulskas, who plays in Rytiri.
The experienced Sotnieks also played 14 seasons in the KHL during his career, representing the Latvian national team in 13 world championships and two Olympic Games. In February of this year, he announced the end of his career in the national team.
Sotnieks’ new team “Dragons” is the 17-time champion of France. Since 2020, forward Rolands Vigners has been playing in its team, who helped the club win the trophy in 2020/2021 as well. in the season of the year. Wigner extended his contract with the Dragons for three seasons in April.
𝑨𝑹𝑹𝑰𝑽𝑬𝑬 🟡⚫️
After 14 seasons in KHL and last season in elite 🇨🇿, international 🇱🇻 Kristaps Sotnieks is coming to Rouen! This robust defender with immense experience completes the yellow and black defense! 👊
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— Dragons de Rouen (@DragonsdeRouen) June 24, 2023
2023-06-24 13:43:38
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