Roberts Lipsbergs (born July 29, 1994 in

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) is a Latvian professional

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who is currently playing for

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in the

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(KHL).

Playing career

Lipsbergs began his career with SK Riga 18 where he spent two seasons in their youth system before spending the 2011–12 season with HK Rīga. On June 27, 2012, Lipsbergs was selected by the

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in the

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. In the 2013–14 season, on October 5, 2013, Lipsbergs became the first WHL player to score and complete a hat trick in the 1st period of a game. On September 25, 2014, the

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announced they had signed Lipsbergs to a one-year standard player contract. After 15 games with the Thunder, Lipsbergs was returned to major junior with the Thunderbirds. On July 11, 2015, Lipsbergs returned to the newly relocated Thunder organization, to resume his professional career in signing a one-year contract with Adirondack. On November 27, 2015, he was traded to the

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. Lipsbergs featured in 37 games with the Grizzlies, contributing with 16 points before he was placed on waivers and claimed by the Tulsa Oilers on March 25, 2016.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

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