Team USA Beats Canada in Men's Hockey Showdown (265 hits)
The United States men's hockey team, an outside contender for a medal at the Vancouver Games, shocked Canada, 5-3, and will force the home country's team to play an extra game to qualify for the elimination rounds of the Olympic tournament. It was a demoralizing blow to Canada, which is lagging badly in the medal count and relying on its skilled National Hockey League stars to boost morale.
