Posted AT 12:04 PM EST on 21/02/06
Canada puts distance on rest of women's hockey
Turin — While Sweden moved up the ranks of women's international hockey at the Winter Games, the challenge remains for Olympic champion Canada to find its equal in the sport.
Sweden upset the U.S. in a semifinal shootout yet was clearly second best to Canada in losing the final 4-1. The Swedes do not have nearly the same the depth and cohesion up front.
Canada and the U.S.
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