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"It's definitely mentally hard. They care what Canadians and the world thinks of them. All we hear is about how we're classless and disrespectful. It's a no-win situation," she added.

Swiss coach Rene Kammerer refused to be too downbeat after the defeat.

"Every year, every championship, every Olympics you see the progress of the countries. Women's hockey made big progress during the last four years at all levels and all teams," said Kammerer.

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