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Sweden Edges Hungary 2-0 in Tough Ice Hockey World Championship Match

After the premiere victory against Germany in the World Championship in ice hockey, Hungary was supposed to be a mere snack for the Lady Crowns. But it became tougher than expected – and Sweden won "only" with 2–0.

Sweden Edges Hungary 2-0 in Tough Ice Hockey World Championship Match

Sweden's Maja Nyhlén Persson Out, Hanna Olsson Returns for World Championship

Sweden has been hit by a setback ahead of the World Championship in hockey. New York-back Maja Nyhlén Persson will miss the championship.

Sweden's Maja Nyhlén Persson Out, Hanna Olsson Returns for World Championship

The Lady Crowns closer to the Olympic Games - beat Norway in qualifying

The Women's Crown is one step closer to the Olympic Games in a year. Sweden started the Olympic qualifying tournament in ice hockey with a win against Norway with 3–0.

The Lady Crowns closer to the Olympic Games - beat Norway in qualifying

The Talent Back in the Olympic Games Hunt: "Flew Forward"

The women's national team is chasing a ticket to the Olympic Games in Milano Cortina next year. Then, the talent Mira Jungåker is back in the Swedish squad after an injury.

The Talent Back in the Olympic Games Hunt: "Flew Forward"

Lina Ljungblom historic goal scorer: "A dream"

The national team star Lina Ljungblom has written Swedish hockey history. On Sunday night, she became the first Swedish goal scorer in the North American professional league PWHL, the women's NHL.

Lina Ljungblom historic goal scorer: "A dream"

Wants to be the best in the world: "Extremely grateful"

Best in Sweden should become the best in the world. Forward Lina Ljungblom, 23, is not directly low-key ahead of her professional debut with Montreal in the women's NHL.

Wants to be the best in the world: "Extremely grateful"

Two goals by Ljungblom – sank Switzerland

The Women's Crown repaid their courage quickly after the loss against the Czech Republic in the home tournament in Södertälje. Two days later, it was 2–1 against Switzerland.

Two goals by Ljungblom – sank Switzerland

The Dream Come True: "Wanted to be a Boy"

Reality has surpassed dreams for the Damkronorna star Lina Ljungblom, 23. A life as a hockey pro in Montreal was not on the world map when she grew up.

The Dream Come True: "Wanted to be a Boy"

Double Debutants in the Women's Crown Team

On Monday, national team captain Ulf Lundberg presented Damkronorna's squad for the season's first national team tournament, Women's European Championship Hockey Tour. Jenna Raunio, among others, is included in the squad.

Double Debutants in the Women's Crown Team