Kristaps Zīle (born 24 December 1997) is a Latvian professional

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currently playing for

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of the

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(ELH).

Playing career

Zīle started his junior career in Latvia and joined Dinamo Riga youth club HK Riga of MHL in 2014. Next season on January 17, 2016 he made his KHL debut in 4:2 win against

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. He is signed with Dinamo Riga through 2019.

International play

Zīle represented

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on junior level. He was selected by

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for 2018 world championships roster. He made his WC debut on opening game against

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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Zile, Kristaps 1997 births Living people HK Riga players Dinamo Riga players Latvian ice hockey defencemen Ice hockey players at the 2022 Winter Olympics Olympic ice hockey players of Latvia Örebro HK players Ice hockey people from Riga