Career
Currently he serves as assistant coach for Dinamo Riga in KHL. Playing career
He started his professional ice hockey career in Latvia, where he played for various local teams. During the 1996-1997 season, he became the best goal-scorer of the Latvian Hockey League. Next 7 seasons Ankipāns spent playing in German hockey leagues.
Before the 2003-2004 season, he returned to Latvia and joined Hong Kong Riga 2000.
He played five seasons with Dinamo Riga in KHL before retiring as player. International career
He has played for the Latvia men"s national ice hockey team in 2003, 2005 and 2009 World Championships as well as in 2006 Winter Olympics.
Coaching career
After ending his career as player Ankipāns joined Dinamo coaching staff as assistant coach.