On the same day, in the men's ice hockey group stage of the Beijing Winter Olympics held at the National Gymnasium, the United States team defeated Canada 4-2.
U.S. player Ben Meyers (front right) plays during a game on Feb. 12. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ziheng
On February 12, U.S. player Matt Knes (part 2) competed with a Canadian player. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ziheng
Canadian player Maxim Noro (first from left) competes with U.S. player Matt Knes (bottom) on Feb. 12. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ziheng
U.S. player Matt Knis (front) attacked with the ball during a game on Feb. 12. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ziheng
U.S. player Marty Benniers (first from right) competes with Canadian player Adam Clarknell on Feb. 12. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ziheng
On Feb. 12, U.S. players celebrated scoring goals. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ziheng
U.S. player Aaron Ness (left) competes with Canada's Daniel Winnick on Feb. 12. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ziheng
U.S. goalkeeper Strauss Mann (second from left) defends during the game on Feb. 12. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ziheng
U.S. player Ben Meyers (second from left) competes with Canadian players on Feb. 12. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ziheng
U.S. player Matt Knes (first from left) attacks with the ball during a game on Feb. 12. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ziheng
U.S. player Mark McLaughlin ( center ) competes with Canadian players during a match on Feb. 12. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ziheng