Ivars Punnenovs

Ivars Punnenovs is a Latvian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Lausanne HC of the National League.

Playing career

Punnenovs began his career in 2013–14 as the backup goalie of Rapperswil-Jona Lakers behind David Aebischer. He made his National League A debut on September 27, 2013.

International play

Punnenovs participated at the 2013 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships as a member of the Latvia men's national junior ice hockey team.
He represented Latvia at the 2023 IIHF World Championship where he won a bronze medal, Latvia's first ever IIHF World Championship medal. Punnenovs only played in Latvia's match against Canada, allowing two goals before being replaced by Artūrs Šilovs.