US scores 19 seconds into the game. Nice job cycling the puck down low and they actually scored during a line change.

Czech's answer back as they crashed the net 4 on 3.

After being back on their heels for most of the period the US scores to make it 2-1 at 14:38.

Great forechecking yields a goal by Backes with 1.8 sec left in the first. 3-1 US.

PP goal ups the lead to 4-1 with just over 10 to go.

4-1 after 2 periods.

Meanwhile the entire nation of Canada is holding its breath as Latvia and Canada are tied at 1 after two periods. The Latvian goalie has been great. His rights are owned by Tampa Bay.

Czech's score at 13:00 of the 3rd period. 5-2 US

Canada scores a PP goal with 7 minutes to go to take a 2-1 lead.

5-2 Final...very good effort.

Canada wins 2-1 so it will be US vs Canada in the semis.