Ulvis Katlaps

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. After his hockey career he coached junior hockey with Wisconsin AAA and Milwaukee Jr. Admirals.

Ulvis Katlaps
Born	(1968-03-20)March 20, 1968 Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR
Died	August 20, 2013(2013-08-20) (aged 45) Waukesha, Wisconsin
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	188 lb (85 kg; 13 st 6 lb)
Position	Defence
Caught	Left
Played for	Juniors Riga University of Wisconsin Dynamo Riga
Playing career	1985–1996

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

Career statistics

Career				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1985–86	Dynamo Riga	Soviet		19	1	0	1	8		—	—	—	—	—
1986–87	Dynamo Riga	Soviet		37	0	0	0	4		—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	Dynamo Riga	Soviet		48	2	2	4	12		—	—	—	—	—
1989–90	Dynamo Riga	Soviet		44	5	3	8	14		—	—	—	—	—
1990–91	Dynamo Riga	Soviet		28	0	2	2	4		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	University of Wisconsin	NCAA		41	4	31	35	20		—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	University of Wisconsin	NCAA		42	5	25	30	18		—	—	—	—	—
1995–96	Juniors Riga	EEHL		4	0	4	4	0		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Comp	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1994	Latvia	WC B	7	1	3	4	2
Senior int'l Totals			7	1	3	4	2

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database