[Spaderess]

1. You guys are way too quick too critizise your own athletes.

We on this side have always been amazed how american athletes always seems to show their best in the big championships. You're probably too spoiled. As soon as one of them has a bad performance, he gets eaten up. Be proud when they do well and supportive when they don't.

2. It is not easy to score on shoot-outs.

3. US were the better team, but Sweden showed more heart. The swedish "Lady Crowns" wanted to win more and therefore deserved the win. They were also probably more mentaly prepared for OT and shoot-outs.

4. Sweden is still way behind US and Canada, but a lot closer than four years ago and the gap will probably continue to shrink. Sweden is also a lot closer than many of you think. Many experts here had actually predicted that Sweden would beat US in the semi.

5. Sweden have quite a few very good players, but only one truly word class player (Kim Martin) and might be the best goalie in the world. She won the bronze game much the same way in Salt Lake City.

Edit: Compleated Number 2