Sweden's Women's Ice Hockey Suffers Narrow Shootout Loss to Switzerland in Euro Hockey Tour
Sweden's women's ice hockey team dominated play but lost to Switzerland in a shootout at the Euro Hockey Tour, highlighting finishing struggles and setting up a crucial next match against Finland.
- • Sweden dominated with 35-14 shots but lost 1-2 in penalty shootout.
- • Thea Johansson scored Sweden’s lone goal in regular time.
- • Switzerland equalized late to force overtime and shootout.
- • Experts criticized Sweden's failure to convert chances despite superior play.
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In a closely contested Euro Hockey Tour match on November 7, 2025, Sweden's women's ice hockey team, Tre Kronor dam, was defeated by Switzerland in a penalty shootout despite dominating much of the game. The match, held in Ängelholm, ended 1-1 in regular time, with Sweden's Thea Johansson scoring the opening goal in the second period. Sweden significantly outshot Switzerland 35-14 and created numerous scoring chances but struggled to convert them into goals. Switzerland equalized late in the third period with a goal from Leoni Balzer, sending the game to a scoreless overtime and ultimately to a shootout. Lena Marie Lutz then secured the win for Switzerland in the shootout after Sweden missed eleven attempts.
Expert Maria Rooth criticized Sweden's inability to finish their chances despite being the better side, saying, "It feels so unnecessary, Sweden is so much better," highlighting the need for improvement in goal scoring. Player Hanna Thuvik emphasized focusing on the final details and increasing aggressiveness near the net, while Ida Karlsson expressed frustration over the team's failure to maintain the necessary tempo and praised the Swiss goalkeeper's performance.
Despite the setback, Sweden remains in contention for the Euro Hockey Tour title and must defeat Finland in their next match, scheduled for Saturday, November 9, to keep their championship hopes alive.