Lloydminster invited to rally behind Team Latvia through Adopt Our Home Team campaign
Lloydminster, AB/SK – Team Latvia is getting ready to call Lloydminster home this December, and the community is invited to help give the international hockey team a warm welcome.
As Team Latvia prepares for the IIHF World Junior Championship 2027, players and staff will be based at Cenovus Energy Hub for their December training camp. To help make their stay memorable, the City of Lloydminster is launching Adopt Our Home Team, an initiative encouraging residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations to show their support by embracing Latvia's maroon and white.
"There's a lot of pride in Lloydminster when it comes to hockey, and having Team Latvia train here is something our entire community can be part of," said Mayor Gerald Aalbers. "We have an opportunity to show these young athletes the kind of hospitality Lloydminster is known for. Whether it's decorating a storefront, putting up a sign, or simply cheering them on, I hope everyone will join in and help make their time here a memorable one."
Team Latvia will face Germany in a pre-tournament game at Cenovus Energy Hub on Saturday, December 19, with tickets selling out in just over 48 hours. Beyond the game, the community has an opportunity to show its support and help make Lloydminster feel like home for Team Latvia throughout their stay.
Show your support for Team Latvia
Residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations are encouraged to get involved in two ways:
Paint the Town Maroon & White
Help bring Latvia's colours to Lloydminster! Decorate homes, storefronts, offices, and classrooms in maroon and white to show Team Latvia they're welcome in the Border City.
Free, ready-to-print decorations are available at CenovusEnergyHub.ca/Latvia to help everyone get started.
Lloydminster Cheers for Latvia
Let's hear it for Team Latvia! Residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations are invited to share photos and videos of their decorated spaces, maroon-and-white outfits, homemade signs, or their best "LAT-VI-A!" cheer on Facebook and tag Cenovus Energy Hub.
The community can also submit photos and videos for a chance to be featured in a special video that will play at Cenovus Energy Hub ahead of the December 19 game.
Photos and videos can be submitted at Webforms.Lloydminster.ca/Events/Lloydminster-Cheers-for-Latvia.
Additional activities and opportunities to get involved will be announced as Team Latvia's arrival approaches.
For more information, free decorations, and ways to participate, visit CenovusEnergyHub.ca/WorldJuniorsLloydminster. Follow Cenovus Energy Hub on Facebook and Instagram for updates leading up to the game.