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Team Switzerland huddles around the net before their game against Latvia during the 2014 Winter Olympics men's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Swiss hockey’s improvement showcased in Olympics

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Goalkeeper Shannon Szabados of Canada looks for the rebound on a blocked shot against Switzerland during the first period of the 2014 Winter Olympics women's semifinal ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Canada women beat Swiss 3-1, will play for gold.

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Russia forward Ilya Kovalchuk, right, is congratulated by Russia forward Alexander Radulov after hitting the winning shot in a shootout against Slovakia during a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. Russia won 1-0. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Elimination games begin in Olympic men’s hockey

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 11, 2012 file photo, Martin Fourcade of France, left, hugs his brother Simon Fourcade after winning the men's mass start 15K race at the Biathlon World Championships in Ruhpolding, Germany. When Martin Fourcade won his first Olympic gold on Feb. 13, 2014, one of the best feelings for the French biathlete was celebrating in the finish area with the teammate he grew up trying to beat _ older brother Simon. All over Sochi, siblings are competing next to each other _ some as teammates, some as rivals for the gold medal. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

Siblings give family feel to Sochi Olympics

By MATTIAS KAREN - Associated Press

USA Goalkeeper Jessie Vetter blocks a shot on the goal during the second period of the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game against Canada at Shayba Arena, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

3 in goal for US compete on ice, friends off of it

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Team Switzerland celebrates their 2-0 victory over Russia during the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey quarterfinal game at Shayba Arena, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Russian women, Finns in hockey consolation bracket

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Goalkeeper Anna Prugova of Russia blocks a shot on the goal under pressure from Sara Benz of Switzerland during the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Switzerland beats Russia 2-0 in women’s hockey

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Switzerland's Dario Cologna, the gold medalist in the men's cross-country 15K classical race, smiles while holding his medal during the medals ceremony at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

SOCHI SCENE: Medal movers

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Anna Shibanova of Russia and Lara Stalder of Switzerland collide during the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey quarterfinal game at Shayba Arena, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Switzerland, Sweden advance in women’s hockey

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan competes in the men's free skate figure skating final at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Switzerland and Japan are big winners at Olympics

By DAVID PACE - Associated Press

Sweden forward Daniel Alfredsson, second from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Switzerland in the third period of a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Sochi Olympics: Swedes lose Zetterberg, beat Swiss

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Women's downhill gold medalists Switzerland's Dominique Gisin, left, and Slovenia's Tina Maze, right, applaud during a flower ceremony at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

Maze, Gisin win gold in women’s Olympic downhill

By FRED LIEF - Associated Press

Canada's skip Jennifer Jones, center, delivers the rock for sweepers Jill Officer, left, and Dawn McEwen, right, during the women's curling competition against Britain at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Olympic women’s curling: Canada beats Denmark 8-5

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Switzerland’s Dominique Gisin and Slovenia’s Tina Maze tie for Olympic women’s downhill gold

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