Former Kelowna Rockets forward Lauris Darzins

Former Rocket to Carry Flag at Opening Ceremony

The International Ice Hockey Federation's (IIHF) official Twitter account shared that former Kelowna Rockets forward Lauris Darzins will carry Latvia's flag alongside luger Eliza Tiruma at the opening ceremonies of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Darzins, who is the captain of the KHL's Dinamo Riga, will also wear the 'C' for Latvia at the Olympics. The 37-year-old played two seasons for the Rockets, between 2004 and 2... Full Story