Mārtiņš Karsums

Latvian ice hockey player in NHL

Mārtiņš Karsums - Athletes & Sports Figures born February 26th, 1986
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Competed professionally in ice hockey primarily in the NHL and KHL. Played for teams including the New Jersey Devils and Dinamo Riga. Represented Latvia in multiple international tournaments, making significant contributions to the national team.

Played in the NHL for the New Jersey Devils

Competed in the KHL for Dinamo Riga

Represented Latvia in IIHF World Championships

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