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Sweden's Damkronorna Falls to USA in Olympic Semifinal

Sweden's Damkronorna was defeated by the USA in Olympic semifinal action, forcing them to compete for bronze instead of gold.

Sweden's ice hockey team, Damkronorna, was overwhelmed by the USA in the Olympic semifinal, with American players scoring three goals in just three minutes during a critical period. The loss eliminates Sweden from gold medal contention.

Commentator Chris Härenstam noted the collapse, saying "It rumbles away here at the end of the period" after the third American goal. Sweden will now prepare for the bronze medal match.