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Originally Posted by Mutt
The US thumped the Russians 8-3, their worst defeat at a world championship.
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Scorewise, yes. But it could be argued that their worst as in most shocking loss occured with their loss to France in this same tournament.
FRANCE!
The French didn't even make the medal round but I'm quite certain they feel like gold medal winners after that game.
Congrats to Sweden. And a huge congrats to the Swiss, they are really coming on. The way they played in this tournament kind of reminds me of the Russians in '72 when they showed up to the summit series and shocked the world by giving the mighty NHLers a huge run for their money. I'm looking forward to see what the Swiss can do at the Olympics. And a word to the wise; anyhone who takes them lightly there will very likely regret it.