Czechs lose to Switzerland in overtime, place third in Group A

The Czech national ice hockey team lost 3:4 in overtime to Switzerland in their third game at the Milan Olympic Games, placing third in Group A with four points.

Defenceman Dean Kukan decided the match in the 62nd minute, sealing victory for the Swiss side.

The team will next face either Germany, Latvia or Denmark in Tuesday’s qualification round for the playoffs. Their next opponent will be determined by the remaining games scheduled for later today.