US overcomes slow start, thumps Latvia 5-1 in men's ice hockey opener The US scored three goals in the second period, putting an end to any Latvian ideas of an upset, to win 5-1 in a group preliminary game Thursday. https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/us-overcomes-slow-start-thumps-latvia-5-1-in-mens-ice-hockey-opener/ #Sports #Italy2026 #Local #LocalSports #News #Olympics #TopStories