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A viral dispute at the Milan Cortina Games, where Sweden’s men accused Canada of cheating by double touching stones, sparked a heated on-ice clash and widespread media attention.
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Canada's Homan scores two in the 10th for 8-6 win over Sweden's Hasselborg at Games
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO — Sweden's Anna Hasselborg qualified for the playoffs at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday despite falling to Canada.
Anna Hasselborg's Sweden saw their unbeaten run at the Winter Olympics ended on Tuesday when they lost 8-6 to Canada but, despite the defeat, other results meant they were able to seal their spot in the semi-finals.
For the Big Three in hockey, anything less than outright victory is an utter failure — and what a shame that is.