Sweden after relinquishing a two goal first period lead rallied behind two shootout goals from Elin Holmlov to defeat host Switzerland in the 5th place game of the 2011 Women's World Championship forcing host nation Switzerland to finish sixth.
Sweden who out shot the Swiss better than two to one in the game started the game off strong with a power play goal from Emma Eliasson and a goal from Tina Enstrom. However just 2:14 after the Enstrom goal Switzerland started their comeback bid as Anja Stiefel netted a power play goal of her own and Nicole Bullo tied the game with 2:56 left in the period. Sweden out shot the Swiss 30-10 in the initial frame setting a precedent for the remainder of the contest.
After the three scoreless periods that followed the first, neither team was able to capitalize while Sweden out shot Switzerland 44-23 in those periods. In the shootout both goaltenders were up to task for the first three attempts. However on the fourth attempt Stephanie Marty got the puck past Kim Martin and Elin Holmlov beat Florence Schelling re-tying the contest and extending the shootout. During the seventh attempt however Nicole Bullo's shot was stopped by Kim Martin and Elin Holmlov struck again giving the Swedes the win and 5th place in the tournament.
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