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Excitement Builds as Team Sweden Prepares for Home Ice Advantage at 2025 Ice Hockey World Championships

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As the countdown begins for the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championships (May 9 – May 25), the anticipation is palpable across Sweden. After securing a bronze medal in Prague, Tre Kronor, Sweden’s beloved national ice hockey team, is set to take on the world once again, but this time with the added advantage of playing on home ice. The iconic Globen Arena in Stockholm, now newly renovated and ready to host the prestigious tournament, will be the stage where Sweden aims to capture glory.

A Homecoming with High Stakes

The 2025 Championships offer a unique opportunity for Tre Kronor. Playing on home soil is always special, but it also comes with immense pressure. The expectations are high, not just from the team and coaching staff but also from the passionate Swedish fans who will fill the stands, eager to see their team succeed. With the tournament being held in Stockholm, the spotlight will be firmly on Sweden, and the team will be looking to capitalize on the home advantage.

Challenging Opponents Await

The road to the gold medal will not be easy. Tre Kronor faces some of the toughest competition right from the group stage. Among the most anticipated matches are those against Finland and Canada, two of the strongest teams in the world and perennial rivals of Sweden.

The tournament kicks off for Sweden on Friday, May 9th, with a match against Slovakia. This will be an important game to set the tone for the tournament. Following that, on May 10th, they face Austria, which could provide an opportunity to build momentum.

But the real tests come later in the group stage. On Monday, May 12th, Sweden takes on Finland in what promises to be a fiercely contested derby. The rivalry between these two Nordic nations is legendary, and this encounter will surely be one of the highlights of the tournament. Another key match is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20th, when Tre Kronor faces off against Canada, a team known for its powerhouse roster and dominance on the ice.

Other opponents in the group stage include Latvia, Slovenia, and France, all of whom will be eager to cause an upset and make their mark in the tournament.

The Path to the Final

If Sweden navigates the group stage successfully, they will move on to the knockout rounds, beginning with the quarterfinals on May 22nd. Stockholm will host two of the quarterfinal matches, and should Tre Kronor qualify, they’ll have the advantage of playing in front of a home crowd. The semifinals and finals will also be held in Stockholm, with the gold medal game scheduled for Sunday, May 25th. It’s a date every Swedish hockey fan has circled on their calendar, hoping to see their team lift the trophy in front of their home supporters.

Tickets

With the release of the tournament schedule, excitement is building, and fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to secure their tickets. Ticket sales begin on October 3rd, and the organizers have made it a priority to ensure that prices are accessible to everyone. Whether you’re a die-hard hockey fan or just looking to experience the electric atmosphere of a world-class sporting event, there will be ticket options to suit all budgets.

Group B Action in Herning

While Stockholm is the focal point, the tournament will also see significant action in Herning, Denmark, where Group B matches will take place. This group includes teams like the USA, Czechia, Switzerland, and Germany, all of whom will be battling for a spot in the knockout rounds. Though Sweden’s immediate focus will be on their own games, the performance of these teams could influence the later stages of the tournament.

Conclusion

The 2025 Ice Hockey World Championships in Stockholm is shaping up to be a thrilling event, and for Swedish fans, it represents a golden opportunity to see their team shine on the world stage. With a challenging group, the roar of the home crowd, and the pressure to deliver, Team Sweden will need to be at their best. As the tournament approaches, one thing is certain: Sweden is ready, and the nation is united behind their team as they chase glory on home ice.

Mark your calendars and get your tickets—this is an event you won’t want to miss!

How Sweden DESTROYED the Swiss sportsyear 2018

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People often mix up Sweden and Switzerland. In 2018, there should be no question about what team is the dominant nation when it comes to important stuff, such as team sports. The two nations have faced each other in the Olympic Hockey, the Hockey World Championship and lately, the round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup. Sweden has won each game, leading to another gold medal in the World Championship, and an advancement to the quarter final of the FIFA World Cup.

Sweden vs Switzerland: Ice Hockey

Sweden has become a nightmare for Swiss ice hockey. Zürich is one of our favorite places to play the Hockey World Championship with golds both in 1987 and 1998. We have eliminated Switzerland numerous times, like in the 2006 Olympics in Torino where Switzerland managed to win their group, only to be eliminated in the quarterfinal. Sweden later won the Olympic gold that year. In the 2013 Hockey World Championship, Switzerland reached their first final ever, only to be defeated by Sweden. In 2018, history repeat itself, with a Swedish final win in the shootout in the final. Although we hope to see Switzerland go all the way some day, it won’t be against Team Sweden. Earlier this year, Sweden also beat Switzerland in the group stage of the Olympic games. However, both teams were eliminated by Team Germany in the playoffs.

Sweden vs Switzerland: Football

Before the round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup, Switzerland had only 2 losses in 25 games. In the group stage they managed to play a 1-1 tie against Brazil, finishing 2nd in their group. However, in the playoff game against Sweden, the Swiss attack was effectively neutralized. A disciplined Swedish defensive 4-4-2 lineup stood firm, as we have done so many times before. Emil Forsberg’s 1-0 in the beginning of the second half was enough for a victory and a place among the top eight teams in the world who will play the quarterfinals.

Although no official rivalry exists between our nations, Sweden has surely become a nightmare opponent for Switzerland when it comes to team sports. Read more about the difference between Sweden and Switzerland.

IIHF World Championship 2017: Quarter finals

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The group stage of the Hockey World Championship 2017 is over and a total of eight teams have advanced to the playoffs. The following teams will face each other in the quarter finals on Thursday May 18:

Switzerland – Sweden

A NHL-reinforced Three Crowns advanced to the playoffs without any major issues. On the other hand, Sweden lost to both Russia and the United States, which were the biggest competitors in the group. Sweden has played a bit sloppy and has suffered from many unnecessary penalties. However, the years when Sweden has won the gold, they have usually done so after a poor group stage, followed by excellent playoffs. Switzerland grabbed a spot in the playoffs after some mixed achievements, an overtime win over Canada perhaps being the biggest one. Sweden has good experiences of playing Switzerland in the playoffs; the gold years 1998 and 2013, and the Olympic Games in Torino 2006. The winner faces the United States or Finland in the semifinal.

Canada – Germany

One of the host nations, Germany, advanced to the playoffs. The World Championships are played in Cologne and Paris. Unfortunately, France did not succeed in advancing from the group stage this year, despite a convincing win against Finland. Canada won its group comfortably and is one of the favorites of the gold, together with Russia and Sweden. The winner faces Russia or the Czech Republic.

Russia – Czech Republic

Russia finished second in the group after losing against the United States in the last match. In the quarterfinals, the Czech Republic is difficult to assess: they have many reinforcements from the NHL but have not more than they should in the group stage. The winner faces Canada or Germany.

USA – Finland

Finland is the disappointment of the tournament so far, including a 1-5 (!) loss against France. The lions barely made it to the quarterfinals and here they will face USA who has played an convincing game so far, winning their group ahead of Russia and Sweden.On the other hand, Finland can play completely without pressure and expectations, so you never know. The winner faces Switzerland or Sweden.

We believe these teams will meet in the semifinals:

Sweden – USA
Russia – Canada