ORONO, Maine – Former University of Maine men's ice hockey player Eduards Tralmaks has been named to the 2026 Latvia Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team, as announced Tuesday by Team Latvia.
 
Tralmaks, who played four seasons for the Black Bears from 2017-2021, will be a first-time Olympian.
 
The Riga, Latvia native competed for Team Latvia at the two previous World Championships in 2024 and 2025, showing a combined nine points (4-5—9) in 14 games. At last year's World Championship, Tralmaks led Latvia in points (3-4—7) and assists, while ranking second in goals in seven games. Also in 2024-25, he potted one goal in three Olympic qualifying games with Latvia. Tralmaks also suited up for Team Latvia at the 2017 World Junior Championship (0-2—2 in 6 GP) and the 2015 U18 World Junior Championship (1-2—3 in 6 GP). 
 
Tralmaks has 18 points on 14 goals and four assists with the AHL-leading Grand Rapids Griffins this season.
 
Tralmaks and Team Latvia will begin their slate of games on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 3:10 p.m. ET against Team USA and fellow Black Bear and former teammate Jeremy Swayman.