The United States hockey team is within one win of pulling off the insurmountable task of winning the gold medal. Team USA pounced on Finland with six first period goals and never looked back in their 6-1 victory.. This sets up the anticipated rematch with team Canada. Canada will have a shot at revenge. Will the Americans be able to beat this juggernaut two times in a week?…
Team USA scored four goals in the first 10:08 of the game and stunned Finland’s star goalie Miikka Kiprusoff. Kiprusoff had been stellar in these Olympics and never knew what hit him. Ryan Malone started the scoring and Patrick Kane chipped in with two goals during the six goal first period onslaught. Ryan Miller was steady again making all 18 saves he faced before giving away to backup Tim Thomas with 11:31 left in the game.This is a very impressive victory and is great momentum for team USA to carry over into the finals against Team Canada. They are operating on all cylinders at the right time and have more than a good shot to bring home the Gold. Offensively and Defensively Team USA could not be playing any better.
This all means a rematch against the Canadiens who hung on for a 3-2 victory over Slovakia. Canada jumped out to a 3-0 lead and held on for their dear lives as Slovakia took the play to them for the entire third period and came so very close to tying the game. Team USA has confidence and the momentum since they already beat them 5-3 earlier in the week. It will be a daunting task to beat them again, but they can do it. This gold medal means everything to Team Canada so they will have a little extra motivation other than revenge. The Americans must let it all hang out on Sunday. Go USA!
Tags: Finland, Miikkla Kiprusoff, Patrick Kane, Ryan Malone, Ryan Miller, Slovakia, Team Canada, Team USA
