February 17, 2026
Jaks (undisclosed) won't play in Latvia's qualifying matchup against Sweden on Tuesday in the 2026 Winter Olympics,
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
ANALYSIS
Jaks, a defenseman, plays for HC Karlovy Vary in the Czech Extraliga. Jaks contributed two assists and a plus-1 rating across three games during the preliminary round, so his absence hurts the Latvians' chances of pulling off an upset against the Swedes, who are heavy favorites in this matchup.