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'''Artūrs Šilovs''' (born March 22, 2001) is a Latvian professional [[ice hockey]] [[goaltender]] for the [[Abbotsford Canucks]] in the [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) while under contract to the [[Vancouver Canucks]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL). Silovs was selected by the Canucks in the sixth round, 156th overall, in the [[2019 NHL Entry Draft]] and made his NHL debut with the team in 2023.
'''Artūrs Šilovs''' (born March 22, 2001) is a Latvian professional [[ice hockey]] [[goaltender]] for the [[Abbotsford Canucks]] in the [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) while under contract to the [[Vancouver Canucks]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL). Silovs was selected by the Canucks in the sixth round, 156th overall, in the [[2019 NHL Entry Draft]] and made his NHL debut with the team in 2023.


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== International play ==
== International play ==
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Šilovs made his international debut with the [[Latvia men's national under-18 ice hockey team|Latvian men's under-18 team]] at the [[2019 IIHF World U18 Championships|2019 World U18 Championships]], where his team placed eighth. Three years later, he accepted his first invitation to join the [[Latvia men's national ice hockey team|senior national team]] at the [[2022 IIHF World Championship|2022 World Championships]], where he played four games and recorded a .952 save percentage. He began the tournament as backup goaltender to [[Columbus Blue Jackets]] starter [[Elvis Merzļikins]], but was judged to have significantly outperformed Merzļikins during the tournament, and was given the start in the team's final game in the group stage. Latvia did not advance to the knockout rounds.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arturs Silovs finishes World Championship with .952 save percentage |url=https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/canucks-hockey/arturs-silovs-finishes-world-championship-with-952-save-percentage-5402155 |last=Wagner |first=Daniel |date=22 May 2023|access-date=29 May 2023 |website=Vancouver Is Awesome}}</ref>
Šilovs made his international debut with the [[Latvia men's national under-18 ice hockey team|Latvian men's under-18 team]] at the [[2019 IIHF World U18 Championships|2019 World U18 Championships]], where his team placed eighth. Three years later, he accepted his first invitation to join the [[Latvia men's national ice hockey team|senior national team]] at the [[2022 IIHF World Championship|2022 World Championships]], where he played four games and recorded a .952 save percentage. He began the tournament as backup goaltender to [[Columbus Blue Jackets]] starter [[Elvis Merzļikins]], but was judged to have significantly outperformed Merzļikins during the tournament, and was given the start in the team's final game in the group stage. Latvia did not advance to the knockout rounds.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arturs Silovs finishes World Championship with .952 save percentage |url=https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/canucks-hockey/arturs-silovs-finishes-world-championship-with-952-save-percentage-5402155 |last=Wagner |first=Daniel |date=22 May 2023|access-date=29 May 2023 |website=Vancouver Is Awesome}}</ref>


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Revision as of 14:24, 4 June 2023

Artūrs Šilovs
Artūrs Šilovs in 2023
Born (2001-03-22) March 22, 2001 (age 23)
Ventspils, Latvia
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams
Vancouver Canucks
Abbotsford Canucks (AHL)
HK Mogo
HS Rīga
National team  Latvia
NHL draft 156th overall, 2019
Vancouver Canucks
Playing career 2021–present
Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  Latvia
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Finland/Latvia

Artūrs Šilovs (born March 22, 2001) is a Latvian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Abbotsford Canucks in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Silovs was selected by the Canucks in the sixth round, 156th overall, in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut with the team in 2023.

Playing with the Latvian national team, Šilovs played a central role in the country's first-ever medal at the World Ice Hockey Championship.

Playing career

Šilovs started his hockey career with HS Riga of the Optibet Hockey League.[1] At the 2019 NHL Entry Draft he was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the sixth round, 156th overall.[2] He was subsequently selected by the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League in the 2019 CHL Import Draft, 11th overall, and joined them for the 2019–20 season.[3] Šilovs signed a contract with Vancouver on 23 August 2019.[2]

In 2021, he started playing for the Abbotsford Canucks of the American Hockey League, recording a .888 save percentage for the team in 10 games in the 2021–22 season.[1] Šilovs made his NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks on 15 February 2023, against the New York Rangers.[4] He finished the season playing 5 games for Vancouver and 44 games for Abbotsford, being named the team MVP for Abbotsford.[5]

International play

Šilovs made his international debut with the Latvian men's under-18 team at the 2019 World U18 Championships, where his team placed eighth. Three years later, he accepted his first invitation to join the senior national team at the 2022 World Championships, where he played four games and recorded a .952 save percentage. He began the tournament as backup goaltender to Columbus Blue Jackets starter Elvis Merzļikins, but was judged to have significantly outperformed Merzļikins during the tournament, and was given the start in the team's final game in the group stage. Latvia did not advance to the knockout rounds.[6]

After his strong showing at the 2022 championships, Šilovs rejoined the national team for the 2023 World Championships, which was jointly hosted by Latvia and Finland. Šilovs relieved goaltender Ivars Punnenovs early in the team's first game of the tournament, and thereafter started every game for Latvia, leading them on an unexpected deep run to the bronze medal game. There they defeated the heavily-favoured Team USA, winning the bronze medal, the first of any colour for Latvia at an IIHF World Championship.[7][8] Šilovs played more than sixty minutes more than any other goaltender in the tournament.[7] In recognition of his pivotal role in the team's success, he was named the championship's best goaltender and MVP by the IIHF directorate, as well as to the Media All-Star Team.[9] Following the historic result, the Latvian Saeima declared a public holiday.[10]

Personal life

Šilovs started playing hockey in 2004 in his hometown of Ventspils.[11] He married Vendija Šilova on August 23, 2019.[12]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L OTL MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2017–18 SK Rīga 17 LHL.1 8 447 17 1 2.28 6 260 14 0 3.22
2018–19 HK Rīga MHL 7 3 4 0 342 14 1 2.45 .920
2018–19 HS Rīga LHL 20 8 11 0 1103 60 2 3.26 .914
2019–20 Barrie Colts OHL 36 16 13 4 2030 131 1 3.87 .891
2020–21 HS Rīga LHL 2 0 1 1 124 9 0 4.34 .923
2020–21 HK Mogo LHL 4 2 2 0 234 10 0 2.56 .899
2020–21 Manitoba Moose AHL 1 0 1 0 58 2 0 2.07 .920
2021–22 Abbotsford Canucks AHL 10 3 6 0 542 28 1 3.10 .888
2021–22 Trois-Rivières Lions ECHL 10 6 3 1 609 24 1 2.37 .920
2022–23 Abbotsford Canucks AHL 44 26 12 5 2554 104 4 2.44 .909 2 1 1 126 6 0 2.85 .914
2022–23 Vancouver Canucks NHL 5 3 2 0 306 14 0 2.75 .908
NHL totals 5 3 2 0 306 14 0 2.75 .908

International

Year Team Event GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2018 Latvia U18-IA 2 2 0 0 120 2 0 1.00 .960
2019 Latvia U18 5 1 4 0 271 15 1 3.32 .918
2022 Latvia WC 4 2 2 0 196 4 0 1.22 .952
2023 Latvia WC 10 7 2 0 601 22 1 2.20 .921
Junior totals 7 3 4 0 391 17 1 2.61 .932
Senior totals 14 9 4 0 797 26 1 1.96 .929

Awards and honours

Award Year Ref
International
World Championship Best Goaltender 2023 [9]
World Championship Media All-Star Team 2023 [9]
World Championship MVP 2023 [9]

References

  1. ^ a b "Arturs Silovs at eliteprospects.com". Eliteprospects. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Canucks Sign Arturs Silovs to Entry Level Contract". NHL.com. August 23, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  3. ^ "Colts Sign Arturs Silovs – Barrie Colts". Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  4. ^ Aykroyd, Lucas (February 17, 2023). "Latvia's Silovs makes Vancouver debut". IIHF.com. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  5. ^ "Canucks goalie prospect Arturs Silovs named IIHF World Championship MVP". Sportsnet.ca. May 28, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  6. ^ Wagner, Daniel (May 22, 2023). "Arturs Silovs finishes World Championship with .952 save percentage". Vancouver Is Awesome. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  7. ^ a b Kennedy, Ian (May 29, 2023). "Top 10 players at the World Championship: Arturs Silovs sealed the door". The Hockey News. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  8. ^ Aykroyd, Lucas (May 28, 2023). "Latvia wins historic bronze in OT". IIHF.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  9. ^ a b c d O'Brien, Derek (May 28, 2023). "Silovs MVP, All-Stars named". IIHF. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  10. ^ Hernandez, Victoria (May 29, 2023). "Latvia beat US hockey, so parliament met in jerseys to declare national holiday at midnight". USA Today. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  11. ^ "Latvijas hokeja izlases panākumā artavu dod arī Ventspils un HK "Venta 2002"" [Ventspils and HK "Venta 2002" also contribute to the success of the Latvian hockey team] (in Latvian). ventspilnieks.lv. November 20, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  12. ^ "Artūrs Šilovs jau ir precējies. Kas ir viņa sieviņa?" [Artūrs Šilovs is already married. Who is his wife?] (in Latvian). Apollo.lv. May 30, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.