US Riga

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Universitātes Sports Riga was an ice hockey team from Riga, Latvia. They first played in the 1930-31 Latvian Tournament.

The club was among the nine teams to join the Latvian Championship for its first season in 1931-32. Although not immediately successful, US Riga went on to claim the championship in 1937 and 1940. They also finished second on five occasions between 1934 and 1940.

They also participated in the Latvian SSR Championship on three occasions during the early 1940s. The club won the title in 1942 and 1944.

Season-by-season records

Latvian Championship (1931-1940)

Season Games Won Tied Lost Points Goals
for
Goals
against
Standing Playoffs
1931-32 5 1 2 2 4 9 10 4th Riga Group Did not qualify
1932-33 4 1 0 3 2 2 3 4th Riga Group Did not qualify
1933-34 10 6 3 1 15 25 11 2nd None
1934-35 4 3 0 1 6 14 10 2nd None
1935-36 4 3 0 1 6 7 4 2nd None
1936-37 6 5 1 0 11 17 7 1st None
1937-38 6 4 1 1 9 20 9 2nd None
1938-39 3 2 1 0 5 12 4 T-1st Lost tiebreaker final
1939-40 4 4 0 0 8 17 3 1st None

Latvian SSR Championship (1941-1946)

Season Games Won Tied Lost Points Goals
for
Goals
against
Standing Playoffs
1941-42 3 3 0 0 6 15 7 1st None
1943-44 - - - - - - - - Won final
1945-46 4 2 0 2 4 14 13 2nd None