Switzerland Hockey
Sweden rallies past Switzerland for 4-2 win in world juniors
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Sweden overcame a 2-1 deficit to defeat Switzerland 4-2 in their second preliminary-round game at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship. Lucas Pettersson scored twice in the third period to secure the victory, while Viggo Bjorck tied the game early in the frame. The evenly matched contest highlighted strong goaltending on both sides.
Los Angeles Kings forward Kevin Fiala shared his pride and anticipation for representing Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. As one of the first players announced for the team, Fiala highlighted the strong chemistry among Swiss players built through repeated World Championship appearances. He described the opportunity as a dream come true, marking his Olympic debut.
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Switzerland secured its first win of the 2026 World Junior Championship with a 4-0 victory over Germany on December 30. Both teams entered the match desperate to avoid the relegation round after recent losses to Sweden. The Swiss team built an early lead and held firm through close calls in the third period.