Sweden’s Women’s Ice Hockey Team Shuts Out Finland in Euro Hockey Tour Ahead of World Championship
Sweden’s women’s ice hockey team defeated Finland 2-0 in the Euro Hockey Tour, maintaining a strong defensive record ahead of the World Championship starting November 6.
Key details
- Sweden won 2-0 against Finland in the Euro Hockey Tour without conceding any goals in three matches.
- Goals were scored by Sara Hjalmarsson and Mira Hallin for Sweden.
- Finland’s team includes five debutants and will miss star player Ronja Savolainen due to injury.
- The World Championship starts November 6 in Denmark, with Sweden facing Canada first.
- Finland’s coach describes the team as hungry and mobile, despite recent losses.
The Swedish women's ice hockey team, Tre Kronor Dam, secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Finland in their latest Euro Hockey Tour (EHT) match, reinforcing their strong form ahead of the upcoming World Championship. This win marks Sweden’s third consecutive match in the tournament without conceding a single goal, showcasing impressive defensive solidity.
Goals came from Sara Hjalmarsson, who opened the scoring with a precise shot, and Mira Hallin, who skillfully redirected a high puck into the net. Sweden’s defensive line held firm throughout the match, not allowing Finland to score and maintaining a clean sheet throughout the EHT.
Finland, on the other hand, faced a tough outing with their team, known as Damlejonen, including five rookies in their World Championship roster. Despite showing promise, Finland finished the EHT with one win against Switzerland but suffered losses to the Czech Republic and Sweden. Their preparation was further hampered by the absence of key defenseman Ronja Savolainen, sidelined due to a hip injury.
Looking ahead, the World Championship will begin on November 6, 2026, hosted in Denmark. Sweden’s opening game will be against Canada, followed by matches against Finland, Denmark, and Japan in the group stage. Finland’s first World Championship game will be against Denmark. Finland’s head coach Tero Lehterä remains optimistic, describing his team as “a very hungry and mobile team” eager for success despite recent setbacks.
This Euro Hockey Tour victory provides Sweden with a strong confidence boost as they prepare to challenge the world’s best in the upcoming tournament, while Finland aims to regroup and make an impact despite injuries and a young roster.
Source articles (2)
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svt.se Oct 31, 2026
Ishockey: Sveriges sköna VM-genrep – slog Finland och vann Euro Hockey Tour
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yle.fi Oct 31, 2026
Damlejonens VM-trupp innehåller fem debutanter – laget nollades i VM-genrepet mot Sverige
Source comparison
World Championship start date
Sources report different locations for the World Championship start
svt.se
"Sweden will begin the world championship on Friday, November 6, 2026, with a match against Canada."
yle.fi
"The World Championship will commence on November 6 in Denmark."
Why this matters: One source states the World Championship will begin in Denmark, while the other does not specify the location. This discrepancy is significant as it affects the understanding of where the tournament is taking place.