Tre Kronor
Sweden prepares for Olympic hockey clash with Latvia amid criticism
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Sweden's men's hockey team faces Latvia in the Olympic round of 16 after a disappointing third-place finish in Group B. Coach Sam Hallam has responded to criticism from experts questioning his player usage, particularly for star forward Filip Forsberg. The match is set for 21:10 in Milan.
Sweden's national ice hockey team coach Sam Hallam addressed the evaluation of Tre Kronor's performance at the Milano Olympics, where they exited early in the quarterfinals against the USA. He expressed deep disappointment but noted he is not heavily involved in the review process.
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Sweden secured a 5-1 victory over Latvia in the round of 16 at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, setting up a quarterfinal matchup against the United States. Goals from Adrian Kempe, Gabriel Landeskog, Filip Forsberg, Mika Zibanejad, and William Nylander propelled Tre Kronor forward despite some uneven play. The win highlights Sweden's depth as they prepare for a physical challenge from the Americans.
Nicklas Bäckström has withdrawn from the Tre Kronor squad for next week's international tournament, along with Anton Lindholm, Max Friberg, and Felix Nilsson. The Swedish Ice Hockey Association announced the changes, with replacements including Isac Heens and Fredrik Olofsson. Nilsson's withdrawal follows a suspected concussion in a recent Rögle game.