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Peter Forsberg clarifies Sweeden’s intentions of tanking games en route to 2006 Gold Medal

Found December 22, 2011 on IntheOT:
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Peter Forsberg shocked the hockey world a few days ago when he mentioned that Team Sweden’s 2006 gold medal victory at the Winter Olympics was aided by an easier path they compared to other teams. ...
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Via ESPN  |  December 21, 2011
Peter Forsberg is backtracking on comments he made in a TV interview suggesting Sweden threw a group-stage game at the 2006 Turin Olympics to get an easier draw in the second round.

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