How Swedish PWHL players have adapted to the language of the North American game
Hockey in North America has been an English-speaking immersion for Swedish PWHLers
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Open this photo in gallery:Toronto Sceptres defender Anna Kjellbin (71) saw her English-speaking skills sharpened quickly over the last two seasons in the PWHL. The captain of Sweden's women's hockey team has just one teammate who speaks her native language.ETHAN CAIRNS/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAnna Kjellbin says the beginning of PWHL seasons can be a bit mentally taxing. Coming back to Canada after summers in Sweden, the Toronto Sceptres defender who hails from Göteborg says some adjustment is required. “I do remember both last year and this year that it’s a little bit draining,” Kjellbin said. “Getting here and everything is in English again. It takes a couple of weeks, and then you’re in it.
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