Māris Jučers (born June 18, 1987) is a Latvian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently a free agent having last played for HK Liepāja of the Latvian Hockey Higher League.
Māris Jučers | |||
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Born |
Priekule, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union | June 18, 1987||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
Weight | 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Catches | Left | ||
team Former teams |
Free agent HK Liepājas Metalurgs Dinamo Riga Beibarys Atyrau Podhale Nowy Targ LHC Les Lions EHC Lustenau HK Liepāja | ||
National team | Latvia | ||
NHL draft | Undrafted | ||
Playing career | 2004–present |
Between 2007 and 2011 Jučers played for the Latvian club Metalurgs Liepaja which participates in the Belarusian Extraleague. On July 19, 2011, it was announced that Māris has signed a 2-year two-way contract with Dinamo Riga.
He participated at the 2012 IIHF World Championship and 2013 IIHF World Championship as a member of the Latvia men's national ice hockey team, as well playing two out of three games in qualifying for the 2014 Olympics.
External links
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