PHOTOS: Women’s hockey – Sweden vs Japan, Russia vs Germany at 2014 Sochi Olympics
February 9, 2014
Sweden's players gather before the start of the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match Sweden vs Japan at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images ( 526824928 )
Sweden's Jenni Asserholt (R) and Sweden's Pernilla Winberg (C) fight for the puck with Japan's goalkeeper Nana Fujimoto (2ndL), Japan's Kanae Aoki (R) and Japan's Haruna Yoneyama (top C) during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match Sweden vs Japan at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images ( 526825077 )
Sweden's Maria Lind (C) controls the puck between Japan's Kanae Aokin (R) and Japan's Ami Nakamura during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match Sweden vs Japan at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images ( 526825156 )
Sweden's Pernilla Winberg (L) attacks the net of Japan's goalkeeper Nana Fujimoto during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match Sweden vs Japan at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP/Getty Images ( 526825683 )
Japan's Haruna Yoneyama (L) vies with Sweden's Fanny Rask during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match Sweden vs Japan at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP/Getty Images ( 526826479 )
Sweden's Josefine Holmgren (C) fights for the puck with Japan's Miho Shishiuchi during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match Sweden vs Japan at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images ( 526826822 )
Sweden's Josefine Holmgren (R) and Cecilia Ostberg (2ndL) vie with Japan's Ami Nakamura (C) during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match Sweden vs Japan at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images ( 526825515 )
Japan's goalkeeper Nana Fujimoto (L) saves the shot by Sweden's Jenni Asserholt (R) during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match Sweden vs Japan at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images ( 526825522 )
Sweden's Erika Grahm (C) celebrates after scoring a goal with teammates Jenni Asserholt (L) and Emma Eliasson during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match Sweden vs Japan at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images ( 526825962 )
Japan's goalkeeper Nana Fujimoto eyes the puck during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match Sweden vs Japan at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images ( 526828125 )
Sweden's Anna Borgqvist (L) vies with Japan's Kanae Aoki during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match Sweden vs Japan at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP/Getty Images ( 526825607 )
Hanae Kubo (L) of Japan in action agaist Emma Nordin (R) of Sweden during the match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014 EPA/SRDJAN SUKI ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Goalkeeper Nana Fujimoto of Japan blocks a shot on the goal by Lina Wester of Sweden during the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
Players of Japan (black) and Sweden chase the puck in front of the Japanese goal during the women's match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/LARRY SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Tomoko Sakagami of Japan during the match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/SRDJAN SUKI ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
A Sochi Olympic cheerleader performs during the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game between Sweden and Japan at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
A spectator during the match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014 EPA/SRDJAN SUKI ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Jenni Asserholt (C) of Sweden celebrates after scoring against Japan during the match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014 EPA/SRDJAN SUKI ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Yoko Kondo (R) of Japan in action against Maria Lindh (L) of Sweden during the match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014 EPA/SRDJAN SUKI ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Ami Nakamura (R) of Japan fights for the pack with Josefine Holmgren (L) of Sweden during the match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014 EPA/SRDJAN SUKI ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Ami Nakamura (R) of Japan in action against Maria Lindh (L) of Sweden during the match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014 EPA/SRDJAN SUKI ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Hanae Kubo of Japan ames control of the puck from Anna Borgqvist of Sweden during second period of the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
Hanae Kubo of Japan tries to gain control of the puck under pressure from Erika Grahm of Sweden during the second period of the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
A Japanese fan looks over a banner before the Sweden v. Japan women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
Lina Backlin of Sweden moves the puck over the Olympic Rings during the warm up period before playing Japan during the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
Jenni Asserholt (front) of Sweden fights for the puck with Miho Shishiuchi (back) of Japan during the match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/SRDJAN SUKI ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Mika Hori (R) of Japan fights for the pack with Pernilla Winberg (L) of Sweden during the match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/SRDJAN SUKI ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Shiori Koike of Japan and Jenni Asserholt of Sweden battle for control of the puck during the third period of the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
Team Japan, left and Team Sweden line up before their women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 09: Members of the Japan ice hockey team form a huddle prior to the Women's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B Game on day two of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Shayba Arena on February 9, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) ( 468018063 )
SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 09: A linesman falls on the ice while Erika Grahm #24 of Sweden and Kanae Aoki #5 of Japan fight for the puck during the Women's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B Game on day two of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Shayba Arena on February 9, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) ( 468025305 )
Linnea Backman (R) of Sweden fights for the puck with Sena Suzuki (L) of Japan in the first period during the match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014 EPA/LARRY W. SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Goalkeeper Nana Fujimoto of Japan blocks Pernilla Winberg's of Sweden shot ate the goal during the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
Pernilla Winberg (CL) of Sweden fights for the puck with goalie Nana Fujimoto (CR) of Japan in the first period during the match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014 EPA/LARRY W. SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 09: Jenni Asserholt #4 of Sweden celebrates scoring the first goal during the Women's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B Game on day two of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Shayba Arena on February 9, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) ( 468019213 )
Sweden players celebrate a goal by teammate Jenni Asserholt against Japan in the first period in the first period during the match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014 EPA/LARRY W. SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Lina Wester of Sweden takes control of the puck from Ayaka Toko of Japan during the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
Anna Borgqvist of Sweden slides on her back past Haruna Yoneyama and Goalkeeper Nana Fujimoto of Japan during the second period of 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum ) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
Sofia Engstrom (R) of Sweden goes for the puck against Mika Hori (L) of Japan in the second period during the match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014 EPA/LARRY W. SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 09: Cecilia Ostberg #11 of Sweden tries to control the puck during the Women's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B Game on day two of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Shayba Arena on February 9, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) ( 468031649 )
Cecilia Ostberg of Sweden tries to gain control of the puck between Haruna Yoneyama and Goalkeeper Nana Fujimoto of Japan during the second period of the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
Emma Nordin (R) of Sweden fights for the puck with Miho Shishiuchi (L) of Japan in the second period during the match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014 EPA/LARRY W. SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Japan head coach Yuji Iizuka talks to the team in the bench during the third period of the game against Sweden during 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. Sweden won 1-0. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
Players from Sweden and Japan fight for the puck in the second period during the match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014 EPA/LARRY W. SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Sweden players fight for the puck with Japan players outside the goal in the third period during the match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/LARRY SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 09: Members of the Sweden ice hockey team celebrate their 1-0 win over Japan during the Women's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B Game on day two of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Shayba Arena on February 9, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) ( 468032319 )
SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 09: Members of Sweden ice hockey team celebrate their 1-0 win over Japan during the Women's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B Game on day two of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Shayba Arena on February 9, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) ( 468031789 )
SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 09: Members of the Japan ice hockey team bow after the Women's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B Game on day two of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Shayba Arena on February 9, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) ( 468032001 )
A supporter of Russia during the match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/SRDJAN SUKI ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Anja Weisser (L) of Germany fights for the puck with Yekaterina Pashkevich (R) during the match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/SRDJAN SUKI ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Andrea Lanzl (L) of Germany in action against Yekaterina Smolina (R) of Russia during the women's match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/SRDJAN SUKI ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Yekaterina Smolina (L) in action against Viona Harrer (R) the goalkeeper of Germany in the first period during the women's match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/SRDJAN SUKI ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Anja Weisser (R) of Germany fights for the puck with Tatyana Burina (L) of Russia in the first period during the women's match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/SRDJAN SUKI ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Germany's Franziska Busch (L) vies with Russia's Anna Shokhina during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match Russia vs Germany at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images ( 526833921 )
Germany's goalkeeper Viona Harrer saves a shot by Russia's Olga Sosina (L) during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match Russia vs Germany at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images ( 526833986 )
Germany's Anja Weisser (R) vies with Russia's Yekaterina Smolina during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match Russia vs Germany at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images ( 526834308 )
Germany's goalkeeper Vionna Harrer saves a shot during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match Russia vs Germany at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. JIM YOUNG/AFP/Getty Images ( 526834644 )
Germany's Franziska Busch (C) celebrates with her teammates after scoring a goal during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images ( 526834918 )
Germany's Jacqueline Janzen (L) vies with Russia's Inna Dyubanok during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images ( 526834954 )
Germany's Lisa Christine Schuster (L) vies with Russia's Svetlana Tkachyova during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images ( 526834955 )
Russia's Yekaterina Smolentseva (R) vies with Germany's Sophie Kratzer during a Women's Ice Hockey Group B match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP/Getty Images ( 526835268 )
Russia's Tatyana Burina (R) vies with Germany's Sara Seiler during a Women's Ice Hockey Group B match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images ( 526835318 )
Russia's Yekaterina Lebedeva (L) and Iya Gavrilova try to score against Germany's goalkeeper Viona Harrer during a Women's Ice Hockey Group B match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images ( 526835342 )
Russia's Olga Sosina celebrates after scoring a goal during a Women's Ice Hockey Group B match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images ( 526836041 )
Russia's Yekaterina Smolentseva (2nd R) is sandwiched between Germany's goalkeeper Viona Harrer (R), Susann Goetz (2nd R) and Sara Seiler (L) during a Women's Ice Hockey Group B match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP/Getty Images ( 526836221 )
Goalkeeper Viona Harrer of Germany blocks Anna Shokhina of Russia shot at the goal during the first period of the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
Yekaterina Smolina of Russia is sandwiched between Lisa Christine Schuster, left and Sara Seiler of Germany as they battle for the puck during the first period of the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
Alexandra Vafina of Russia and Kerstin Spielberger of Germany battle for control as Goalkeeper Viona Harrer of Germany keeps an eye on the puck during the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
German players Anja Weissner (L), Sara Seiler and goalkeeper Viona Harrer defend against Russia's Yekaterina Smolentseva during the women's match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/LARRY SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Russian fans sport 2014 glasses as they cheer during the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game between Russia and Germany at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
Goalkeeper Jennifer Harss of Germany watches the action against Russia from the bench during the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
Iya Govrilova of Russia scores a goal past Goalkeeper Viona Harrer and Tanja Eisenschmid,left, of Germany during the third period of the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
A Russian fan celebrates a goal during the third period of the game against Germany at the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 09: Tatyana Burina #23 of Russia faces off against Sara Seiler #17 of Germany during the Women's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B Game on day two of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Shayba Arena on February 9, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) ( 468056329 )
Anna Shokhina (C) of Russia takes a shot against goalie Viona Harrer (R) of Germany in the first period during the women's match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/LARRY SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Russian Yekaterina Smolentseva (red, 17) celebrates after scoring 3-1 lead during the match between Russia and Germany in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/LARRY SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
A fan of Russia waves the Russian flag in the first period during the women's match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/LARRY SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Yekaterina Smolina of Russia looks up at Goalkeeper Viona Harrer of Germany after colliding in front of the goal in the first period of the women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Pool) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
Monika Bittner (C) of Germany knocks the puck away from Inna Dyubanok (L) and Galina Skiba (R) of Russia in the first period during their match in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 09: Jacqueline Janzen #14 celebrates teammate Franziska Busch #25 of Germany goal in the second period against Yulia Leskina #20 of Russia during the Women's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B Game on day two of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Shayba Arena on February 9, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images) ( 468062737 )
SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 09: Yulia Leskina #20 of Russia gives up a goal to Franziska Busch #25 of Germany in the second period during the Women's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B Game on day two of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Shayba Arena on February 9, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) ( 468062145 )
Players celebrate with Franziska Busch (CR) of Germany after her goal against Russia in the second period during their match in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
A young Russian hockey fans watches the women's game between Russia and Germany at Shayba Arena during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ( Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Women )
Iya Gavrilova (R) of Russia scores a goal against Viona Harrer (CR) Tanja Eisenschmid (CL) and Andrea Lanzl (L) of Germany in the third period during their match in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Iya Gavrilova (R) celebrates with teammate Anna Shokhina (L) of Russia after scoring a goal against Germany in the third period during their match in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Iya Gavrilova (R) of Russia celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Germany in the third period during their match in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 09: Olga Sosina #18 of Russia celebrates with teammate Inna Dyubanok #77 after scoring a goal in the third period against Viona Harrer #27 of Germany during the Women's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B Game on day two of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Shayba Arena on February 9, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) ( 468067639 )
SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 09: Anna Shukina #21 of Russia celebrates with teammate Yulia Leskina #20 after defeating the Germany 4 to 1 in their Women's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B Game on day two of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Shayba Arena on February 9, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) ( 468072777 )
Russia's players celebrate with teammate goalkeeper Yulia Leskina (C) their victory after a Women's Ice Hockey Group B match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images ( 526837255 )
Russia's players celebrate with teammate goalkeeper Yulia Leskina (C) their victory after a Women's Ice Hockey Group B match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images ( 526837264 )
Olga Sosina of Russia celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Germany in the third period during their match in the Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, 09 February 2014. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Germany's players leave after losing the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images ( 526838156 )
Russia's Iya Gavrilova (2nd R) celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. Russia won 4-1. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images ( 526838254 )
Russia's players celebrate their victory after the Women's Ice Hockey Group B match between Russia and Germany at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 9, 2014. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images ( 526837951 )
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