sweden Defeats Switzerland 4-3 in Karjala Cup Action
Helsinki, Finland – November 8, 2025 - The Swedish national hockey team continued its strong performance in the Karjala Cup today, securing a 4-3 victory over Switzerland. Following a previous match against the Czech Republic, Sweden demonstrated resilience and offensive power to overcome a competitive Swiss side. The win positions Sweden favorably in the tournament, bolstering their chances for advancement.
The game, played before a crowd of 1731 spectators, saw Sweden take an early lead with a goal from J. Johansson at 11 minutes. Switzerland responded with a goal by Jung at 6 minutes, but Sweden continued to press, adding goals from freeing (assisted by Brännström) at 40 minutes, and Oloofsson and Heed at 57 minutes. Ryfors extended the lead to 4-1 at 60 minutes, with assists from Fross and Oloofsson. Switzerland mounted a late comeback with goals from Schler, Rohrbach, and Knak (assisted by Berts and gross) at 22 and 56 minutes respectively, but ultimately fell short.
Game Details:
* Final Score: Sweden 4 – Switzerland 3
* Goals (Sweden): J. Johansson (11′), Freeing (40′), Oloofsson (57′), Ryfors (60′)
* goals (Switzerland): Jung (6′), Schler (22′), Knak (56′)
* Penalties: Sweden – 2, Switzerland – 3
* Power Play: Sweden – 2/1, Switzerland – 1/2
* Date: November 8, 2025
* Location: Karjala Cup, Helsinki, Finland
* Referees: Kova, Vikman; Linesmen: Nurmio, Saarimäki (vishichni Fin.)
Team Lineups:
* Sweden: J. Johansson (G),Heed,Hägg,Persson,Heens,Larsson,Brännström (D); frödén,Ryfors,F. Olofsson; Hartmann, J. de la Rose, Hugg; Sylvegard, Asplund, Hedqvist; A. Bengtsson, L. Johansson, Wingerli (F). Coach: Hallam.
* Switzerland: Aeschlimann (G), Fora, Frick, Heldner, Berni, Chanton, Jung, Gross (D); Bertschy, Schmid, Biasca; Rohrbach, Moy, Knak; Simion, Jäger, Herzog; kessler, Sigrist, Nussbaumer; baechler (F). Coach: Fisherman.
Fans can find detailed coverage of the Finland vs. Czech Republic match at https://www.sport.cz/clanek/online-hokej-karjala-cup-finsko-cesko-08-11-2025-5329666.