U.S. ousted from World Hockey Championship
Minnesota Sports-- The United States men's hockey team let a 2-1 third period lead slip away and was eliminated from the 2012 World Hockey Championships by the host Finland team 3-2 yesterday.
HELSINKI, Finland - The United States men's hockey team let a 2-1 third period lead slip away and was eliminated from the 2012 World Hockey Championships by the host Finland team 3-2 yesterday.
Minnesota Wild star Mikko Koivu scored the game-tying goal in the third period before a teammate netted the game-winner with only nine-seconds left in the contest.
The Americans had defeated the Fins 5-0 on Sunday in a preliminary round game. The Team USA roster includes six Minnesotans, including goaltender John Curry of Shorewood, defensemen Justin Braun of Minneapolis, Justin Faulk of South St. Paul, and Alex Goligoski of Grand Rapids, as well as forwards J.T. Brown of Burnsville and Kyle Okposo of St. Paul. In addition to Koivu, Wild star prospect Mikael Granlund plays for Finland.
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