MILAN (AP) — Sweden faces a challenging path in the Olympic men’s hockey tournament, starting with a qualification match against Latvia after dropping to the seventh seed. Coach Sam Hallam draws parallels to Canada’s past success from a similar position, while players emphasize the opportunity to bond and improve as a team. Other matchups include Switzerland against Italy, Germany facing France, and Czechia playing Denmark, each aiming for a spot in the quarterfinals against stronger opponents.
