On July 12-13, 2025, the Baltic hockey scene witnessed a landmark event as the Hype 3x3 Hockey Tournament took center stage. Over two days of relentless action, 105 elite players representing 10 powerhouse teams battled in a format designed for speed, skill, and high-octane entertainment.
Hokejs Priekam: Featuring top scorers Sandis Vilmanis, Valters Niedrajs, and Peteris Bulans.
HK Tērvetes Backshots: Led by Rūdolfs Polčs and Raivis Ansons.
Lucky Punch: Including players such as Frenks Razgals and Kristians Zelts.
HK Latgale: Featuring standout performers Aleksandrs Zaprivoda and Maksims Pumpiņš.
HK Kolumbs: Featuring Endijs Lācis, Toms Trockis, and Martynas Grinius.
HK Brocēni: Including Mārtiņš Šulcs, Niks Feņenko, and Dans Ločmelis.
Next Hockey: Featuring Didzis Jansons and Ričards Rutkis.
HK Rokiškis: Including Kristupas Blazys, Ilja Grekovs, and Aleksandrs Galkins.
HK Pelēkie Kardināli: Featuring Jānis Sidašs and Renars Cipruss.
HK Zviedru Vija: Including Matīss Ošāns and Hugo Naburgs
The tournament was structured into two competitive subgroups, where only the top two teams from each progressed to the knockout stage. The intensity of the group play set a high bar, leading to two nail-biting semifinals:Semifinal 1: Hokejs Priekam narrowly defeated Lucky Punch with a score of 2-1.
Semifinal 2: HK Tērvetes Backshots edged out HK Latgale in a high-scoring 3-2 thriller
The championship game was played before a capacity crowd, creating an electric atmosphere that matched the stakes on the ice. In a defensive masterclass that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Hokejs Priekam secured the title with a clinical 1-0 victory over HK Tērvetes Backshots.
The winning roster featured a blend of rising stars and tactical discipline: Ēriks Mateiko, Kristians Samitis, Peteris Bulans, Valters Niedrajs, Otto Pauls Poļakovs, Gustavs Ozoliņš, Rainers Rullers, Sandis Vilmanis, and goaltender Linards Feldbergs.
The tournament showcased an exceptionally high level of individual talent. According to the official statistics:
Sandis Vilmanis (Hokejs Priekam) and Aleksandrs Zaprivoda (HK Latgale) shared the top of the leaderboard with 10 points each.
Valters Niedrajs (Hokejs Priekam) followed closely with 9 points.
Rūdolfs Polčs and Raivis Ansons (HK Tērvetes Backshots), along with Maksims Pumpiņš (HK Latgale) and Peteris Bulans (Hokejs Priekam), all delivered standout performances with 8 points apiece.
An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the vital support of our sponsors. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Mārupe Municipality (Mārupes novada pašvaldība), the Lucky Punch team, and Mežpils Alus for their commitment to popularizing 3x3 hockey and supporting the athletic community
This July 2025 tournament has proven that the 3x3 format is the future of the sport in the Baltics. With full stands and elite competition, Hype Hockey continues to set the gold standard.
The final days of 2025 delivered a masterclass in high-speed hockey as Hype Hockey (hypehockey.com) hosted its latest 3x3 showdown on December 27, 2025. Building on the momentum of a successful year, the tournament brought together four powerhouse rosters—HK Next Hockey, HK Kyiv Capitals, T77 Estonia, and HK Lucky Punch—for a day of relentless action that culminated in one of the most thrilling finals in the format's history.
The relentless efforts of the Hype Hockey organizers to pioneer the 3x3 format reached a major milestone in December 2025. Recognizing the high standards set in the Baltics, IIHF representative Florian Mayer and Christian Mueller (Ultimate Hockey) traveled to Riga for a strategic meeting. Their goal was to exchange insights and draw upon our operational expertise to help shape the global framework for this burgeoning discipline
On July 12-13, 2025, the Baltic hockey scene witnessed a landmark event as the Hype 3x3 Hockey Tournament took center stage. Over two days of relentless action, 105 elite players representing 10 powerhouse teams battled in a format designed for speed, skill, and high-octane entertainment.
Latvian 3X3 hockey federation
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