USA defeats heavily favored Canada in Vancouver to secure a first round bye in the medal round.
Ryan Miller (East Lansing, MI) - Stopped 42 of 45 shots.
Brian Rafalski (Dearborn, MI) - Tallied 2 goals and 1 assist.
Ryan Kesler (Livonia, MI) - Added a spectacular empty net goal to seal the game for the U.S.
The Detroit Sports Project's 2010 Olympic Hockey preview continues today with team Canada. Expectations are high for this team, playing on home ice in Vancouver. The team is managed by former Red Wing hall of famer Steve Yzerman and coached by the Red Wing's Mike Babcock. Canada finished in a disappointing 7th place in 2006.