SASKATOON — Finland scored a trio of third-period goals to defeat Sweden 4-2 for the bronze medal at the Four Nations Cup women’s hockey tournament Saturday.
Defending champion United States and host Canada were to meet later for gold.
Trailing 2-1 after two periods, Sanni Hakala, Annina Rajahuhta and Petra Nieminen scored for Finland in a span of just over four minutes starting at 5:01 of the third.
Jenni Hiirikoski also scored for the Finns. Goaltender Noora Raty stopped 33-of-35 shots for the win.
Pernilla Winberg scored both goals for the Swedes, who went winless in the tournament.
Goaltender Maria Omberg turned away 30 of 34 shots in the loss.
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