Zīle

Zīle is a professional Latvian ice hockey player known for his defensive skills and contributions on the ice. After spending three seasons with the Czech club Verva Litvínov, where he played 150 regular-season games and achieved 44 points, he has recently signed a two-year contract with another Czech team, Bili Tygri Liberec. Zīle began his career in the Russian Junior Hockey League before moving to the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) with Rīgas Dinamo, where he played 229 games. He has also represented Latvia in six World Championships, earning a bronze medal in 2023.