Several players were thrown out following a chaotic final minute in the Gold Medal Game
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What should have been a joyful pinnacle in the careers of these young athletes turned sour in an instant. As the United States held a 6-2 lead, emotions ran high, resulting in the expulsion of several players.
When the game was halted at center ice, a player from the Swedish team began aggressively throwing punches with gloved hands at a US team member. As his teammate rushed to his aid, officials scrambled to restore order.
The incident led to Lane Hutson, Rutger McGroarty, Anton Johansson, and Noah Ostlund being handed game misconducts and removed from the match. This marked a highly charged conclusion to an otherwise remarkable tournament.
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