Let's make this birthday one to remember.

46 years old (Born on January 03, 1979)

Happy birthday, Raitis Ivanans! The Latvian legend who skated onto Dinamo Rīga's ice in 2012 and instantly became the league’s favorite gentle giant. Your left-wing prowess has been unmatched—whether you're scoring goals or gracefully reminding opponents why it's unwise to mess with Latvia.

From NHL arenas to KHL rinks, your career highlights are as impressive as your slapshot is intimidating. Fans still reminisce about those epic moments when you turned tough games into unforgettable victories (and occasionally boxing matches). Here's hoping this year brings fewer penalty minutes but just as many laughs!

Cheers to another fantastic trip around the rink!