Originally Posted by JCL

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Canada 3, US 2, on Dec 31st. Great game, marred only in the final minutes. The US team pulled their goalie with 2 minutes to play, as a tie would not be enough to win Group A after they tied Switzerland. After the empty net goal, Jack Johnson hit Downie with a vicious elbow, and received a 5 minute major, and a game misconduct. No decision yet on whether there will be a match penalty resulting in any game suspensions for Johnson; Downie's medical condition will be re-evaluated on Dec 1. The US junior team will now face an uphill battle against the Czecks and Russia, to get to the medals. Canada gets a bye to the semi-finals.

In other news, the US Women's hockey team beat Canada 4-2 in Winnepeg today. This was a warm-up for the Olympics in February. Good game.