In the latest developments from the hockey tournament, Finland's national team, known as the Lions, faced a tense battle against Switzerland, emerging victorious with a 3-2 win in overtime. Despite this hard-fought victory, the bad news came later in the evening when the United States secured their semifinal spot by winning against Sweden. This outcome led to the confirmation of the semifinal matchups, which will see Finland face Canada and the U.S. play against Slovakia.

The matchup against Canada presents a significant challenge for the Finnish team, which was the lowest-seeded team entering the semifinals following the group stages. This positioning highlights the uphill battle they face going into the next round, especially as Canada remains the frontrunner for the championship title, despite having a close match against the Czech Republic. The stakes are high, and Finland will need to leverage their strengths and overcome the odds if they hope to advance to the finals.

The excitement peaks as fans anticipate the semifinals scheduled for Friday, with Finland's game against Canada starting at 17:40 local time, and the U.S. versus Slovakia match following at 22:10. The intense timing of the games and the recent thrilling competitions, where three out of four quarterfinals went to overtime, add to the drama of the tournament, keeping hockey enthusiasts on the edge of their seats.