Latvia Declares National Holiday After Historic Ice Hockey Win

The Latvian parliament declared a holiday after the national ice hockey team won bronze at the world championship.
The victory was the country's first ever medal in IIHF competition.
Kristians Rubins scored the overtime winner against the United States in the bronze medal game.
Government officials wore the team's sweaters when declaring the holiday to celebrate the victory and inspire national pride.
Thousands of fans greeted the team upon their return to Latvia.