Dans Locmelis had a solid game that didn't go unnoticed, as he was named 'Player of the Game' for Latvia following the game. Early scouting reports said the 18-year-old needed to work on his overall game, and Wednesday's quarterfinal action showed a glimpse of strides in his improvement.
Locmelis finished the World Juniors with 1 goal and 1 assist in five games played, as Latvia's historic run has ended. Lysell currently sits at 1 goal and 4 assists through 5 games, as Sweden moves on to face, most likely, the USA in the semifinals on Friday.