“And it wasn't until '84 when I was first asked to come to Sweden and do an album and concert tour.”
Wanda Jackson
“Last year I wore one for four weeks when I played for my old team in Sweden. Everyone born there later than 1965 has to wear one. It's tough when you're not used to one.”
Mattias Norstrom
“He and his girlfriend are expecting their first child and he is still in Sweden because the child is expected any day.”
Lars Lagerback
“It's very important to score the first goal. We scored the first goal against Slovakia (in the quarterfinals). Sweden scored the first goal against us (in the semis). Finland scored first against Russia (in the semis). When you're down, you have to change your game plan.”
Jaromir Jagr
“He's my idol. I'm just a small girl, from a small town in Sweden.”
Anja Paerson
“We have no pressure. Sweden wasn't supposed to be part of this game. They have all the pressure. If we can beat the U.S., we can beat Canada.”
Kim Martin
“This is the greatest thing to happen to women's hockey in Sweden and everywhere around.”
