In a thrilling matchup at the IIHF World Championship, Latvia's hockey team has secured a major upset victory over the United States, and it's all thanks in part to the outstanding play of Arturs Silovs' teammate, Kristaps Vilmanis. The 21-year-old Latvian defenseman played a crucial role in the team's 4-3 win, helping to shut down the USA's high-powered offense and secure a crucial win for his team. Vilmanis' impressive performance has sent shockwaves through the hockey world, and his countrymen are celebrating their team's hard-fought victory. With this win, Latvia has moved up the standings and is now in a strong position to make a deep run in the tournament.

Worlds Check-In: Vilmanis helps lift Latvia to win over USA  NHL.com