Tre Kronor Women Face Switzerland in Olympic Bronze Medal Match
The Swedish women’s national ice hockey team, Tre Kronor, will compete for the bronze medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, facing Switzerland on Thursday, February 19th. This opportunity comes after a hard-fought tournament and a semi-final loss to the USA. The match is scheduled for 2:40 PM local time and will be broadcast on SVT and HBO Max.
Road to the Bronze Medal Game
Tre Kronor secured their place in the quarter-finals with a decisive victory over Latvia, winning 5-1. Following this win, they prepared to face a well-rested USA team in the quarter-finals, with just 21 hours between games. Despite a strong effort, the USA proved too strong in the semi-finals, setting up the bronze medal match against Switzerland.
New Sport Debuts at the Olympics
Alongside the women’s ice hockey competition, the 2026 Winter Olympics similarly marks the debut of skialpinism, a combination of skiing and mountaineering, with the women’s sprint event taking place today. The Nordic combined event may be appearing for the last time, as its future on the Olympic program is uncertain.
Today’s Olympic Highlights – February 19th
- 10:00 AM: Nordic Combined (SVT/HBO Max)
- 9:50 AM: Skialpinism (TV4/HBO Max)
- 2:40 PM: Sweden vs. Switzerland – Bronze Medal Match (SVT/HBO Max)
Historical Context
The Swedish women’s team previously won a championship medal, securing WC bronze in 2007. They are now aiming to add another medal to their record at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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