National team coach Erika Holst has named her first Tre Kronor squad. Tilde Grillfors, 18, and Ella Albinsson, 23, get their chance. "The squad feels exciting," Holst says in a press release.
Ice hockeyThe North American hockey league PWHL held its draft. Two Swedish Olympic players were selected.
Ice hockeyLina Ljungblom and Montreal are PWHL champions for the first time. Ljungblom scored the final goal in a 4–0 win over Ottawa.
SportsFour years ago there were only two of them - now eleven players on the Damkronorna Olympic team are based in North America. It means an incredible amount for development, says team captain Anna Kjellbin, who plays for the Toronto Sceptres in the PWHL, the women's NHL.
Ice hockeyThe women's team suffered a toss-up - but received no help from their opponent, Germany. "It actually made us a little angry," said two-goal scorer Lina Ljungblom after the 4-1 victory.
SportsShe almost missed the Olympics - but once there, Lina Ljungblom dominated and became the match-winner with two goals in the 4–1 opener against Germany. "It feels great. I haven't been this player in a long time," says the Damkronorna star forward.
Ice hockeyWomen's crown star Lina Ljungblom was struck down with glandular fever and her Olympic dream seemed shattered. "I felt terrible for two months and could barely leave the bed," says the 24-year-old.
SportsThe day before the Olympic opening ceremony, the preview of the Winter Games in Italy continues. Now the blue-and-yellow women's national ice hockey team enters the tournament.
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