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Djurgården hockey fans, as seen in this 2014 file photo, are known for their singing during Swedish Hockey League games and reflect the passion Swedes have for hockey.

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HV71's Kennedy Bobyck, left, collides with Modo's Alexa Gruschow during their Swedish Women's hockey league match in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, on Jan. 10, 2025.

HV71's Teghan Inglis, left, challenges Modo's Alexie Guay during their Swedish Women's hockey league match in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, on Jan. 10, 2025. Credit: AP/Johan Löf By The Associated ...

USA Hockey and Hockey Canada do not allow checking in girls and women’s hockey. In Sweden , body checking is part of the rules for boys and girls starting at the age of 12.

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Sweden's Jesper Bratt (63) is congratulated after his goal during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game against the United States, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Boston. Credit: AP ...

Throughout the 2024-25 National Hockey League season, Zibanejad received his fair share of criticism due to a perceived lack of production. But on Sunday, his home country of Sweden captured a 6-2 ...

USA Hockey and Hockey Canada do not allow checking in girls and women’s hockey. In Sweden, body checking is part of the rules for boys and girls starting at the age of 12.

Sweden is a trailblazer in hockey because it has allowed body checking in the women’s game since 2022. STEVE DOUGLAS. ASSOCIATED PRESS. February 11, 2025. 6 minute read. comments ...