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Team Sweden Aims for Glory Amid Pettersson's Injury

5/7/2025

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Team Sweden is gearing up for the 2025 IIHF World Championships, determined to surpass their third-place finish since 2018. With stars like Filip Forsberg and Mika Zibanejad leading the charge, the team faces a setback as Elias Pettersson is out with injuries. Goaltender Sam Ersson will step up as the tournament kicks off on May 9 in Sweden and Denmark.

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Team Sweden is gearing up for the 2025 IIHF World Championships, determined to surpass their third-place finish since 2018. With stars like Filip Forsberg and Mika Zibanejad leading the charge, the team faces a setback as Elias Pettersson is out with injuries. Goaltender Sam Ersson will step up as the tournament kicks off on May 9 in Sweden and Denmark.