‘Great header’ – Sweden’s Max Friberg rises highest to HEAD puck to team-mate at Beijing 2022 Olympics

Just because you have a stick in ice hockey doesn’t mean you have to use it. That was what was going through Max Friberg’s mind after he jumped to HEAD the puck during Sweden’s match with Latvia at Beijing 2022.

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“Great header to redirect to his team-mate.” Sweden saw off Latvia 3-2 to join Finland in making a winning start to Group C. The Russia Olympic Committee are favourites to defend their title after the late decision from NHL to block their players from competing in China.