Switzerland blanks Norway to reach a third straight ice hockey worlds final
Switzerland defeated Norway 6-0 to secure a spot in the ice hockey world championship final for the third consecutive year. Goaltender Leonardo Genoni played a key role by shutting out Norway with 20 saves. The Swiss team aims to win their first title after finishing as runners-up in the previous two tournaments.
- ▪Switzerland blanked Norway 6-0 in the semifinals of the ice hockey world championship.
- ▪Leonardo Genoni made 20 saves to secure the shutout.
- ▪Switzerland will face the winner of the Canada vs. Finland semifinal in the final.
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