Ulvis Katlaps Explained

Position:Defence
Catches:Left
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:188
Played For:Juniors Riga
University of Wisconsin
Dynamo Riga
Birth Date:20 March 1968
Birth Place:Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR
Death Place:Waukesha, Wisconsin
Alma Mater:University of Wisconsin-Madison
Career Start:1985
Career End:1996

Ulvis Katlaps (March 3, 1968 – August 20, 2013) was a Latvian professional ice hockey defenceman. He played in the Soviet Championship League for five seasons with the Dynamo Riga.Katlaps played two seasons in the United States with the University of Wisconsin in NCAA hockey league. He graduated from Wisconsin with a degree in journalism and worked as a trader with Skylands Capital.[1] After his hockey career he coached junior hockey with Wisconsin AAA and Milwaukee Jr. Admirals.[2]

In August 2013, he was diagnosed with an advanced stage of stomach cancer and died on August 20 at the age of 45.[3] Katlaps is survived by wife Kelly and two children.[4]

Career statistics

Career Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
1985–86Dynamo RigaSoviet191018 — — — — —
1986–87Dynamo RigaSoviet370004 — — — — —
1987–88Dynamo RigaSoviet4822412 — — — — —
1989–90Dynamo RigaSoviet4453814 — — — — —
1990–91Dynamo RigaSoviet280224 — — — — —
1992–93University of WisconsinNCAA414313520 — — — — —
1993–94University of WisconsinNCAA425253018 — — — — —
1995–96Juniors RigaEEHL40440 — — — — —

International

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ulvis Katlaps Obituary (1968 - 2013) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  2. Web site: Ulvis Katlaps Obituary (1968 - 2013) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  3. http://host.madison.com/sports/blog/badgers-men-s-hockey-ulvis-katlaps-loses-fight-with-cancer/article_684368d8-0ab5-11e3-a6de-001a4bcf887a.html Badgers men's hockey: Ulvis Katlaps loses fight with cancer
  4. Web site: Ulvis Katlaps Obituary (1968 - 2013) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.