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Sweden's Women Hockey Team Reaches Olympics Semifinals!

2/14/2026

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Summary

Sweden Advances Semifinals

Sweden's women's hockey team advanced to the 2026 Winter Olympics semifinals.
They defeated Czechia 2-0, marking Sweden's first semifinal in 12 years.
Hanna Olsson opened the scoring, and Hilda Svensson sealed the win with an empty-net goal.
The United States defeated Italy 6-0, with Kendall Coyne Schofield scoring twice.
The United States has outscored opponents 26-1 and will face Sweden or Germany in the semifinals.

Summary

Dvorsky Scores Late

Dalibor Dvorsky of Slovakia scored a late goal to top Group B at the 2026 Winter Olympics, despite a 5-3 loss to Sweden.
Slovakia advances if Finland defeats Italy.
Juraj Slafkovsky of Slovakia expressed pride in the team's performance.
Sweden's coach Sam Hallam says improvement is needed and goaltending remains unsettled.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics marked a significant moment for women's ice hockey, with Canada winning gold and the U.S. silver. Women's participation in the sport surged by 50% from 2000 to 2014, reflecting growing interest. Sweden's women's team, historically ranked fourth, aims to build on their past successes as they advance to the semifinals in 2026, enhancing the sport's profile.

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Sweden Advances Semifinals

Sweden's women's hockey team advanced to the 2026 Winter Olympics semifinals.
They defeated Czechia 2-0, marking Sweden's first semifinal in 12 years.
Hanna Olsson opened the scoring, and Hilda Svensson sealed the win with an empty-net goal.
The United States defeated Italy 6-0, with Kendall Coyne Schofield scoring twice.
The United States has outscored opponents 26-1 and will face Sweden or Germany in the semifinals.

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