The Junior World Championship in ice hockey is going according to plan for Sweden. 7–5 against Switzerland meant the third straight win for the Junior Crowns. But now the serious business begins.
Ice hockeyAzerbaijan's president says that Russia should acknowledge the "guilt" in the plane crash in Kazakhstan since the plane was shot down by Russia – by mistake.
WorldRussia's president Vladimir Putin has apologized for the "tragic event" that occurred over Russian territory, reports Bloomberg. Nearly 40 people died in the plane crash.
WorldA preliminary investigation of the crashed plane from the Azerbaijani airline Azerbaijan Airlines shows that the accident was due to "external factors".
WorldThe Junior Crowns have got a taste of success at the World Championship. Much thanks to the team's big star and captain, Axel Sandin Pellikka. The Skellefteå native had a big show and scored three goals and an assist in Sweden's 5-2 win over Slovakia.
SportsA Russian air defense missile was behind the plane crash in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, according to sources within the Azerbaijani government. The USA also claims that Russian air defense may have been behind the plane crash. From the Russian side, it has been denied since earlier.
WorldWhat caused the plane crash in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day? Holes in the plane's hull raise suspicions that it was hit by shots. And for aviation expert Jan Ohlsson, there is no doubt. It was shot, it's crystal clear.
WorldSweden will not face any of the top nations in the group stage of the Junior World Championship. Is there then a risk of being shocked by the level in the playoffs? We will have had time to get well-prepared, says national team captain Magnus Hävelid.
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