Team Canada used three lines in their historic win over the US, primarily the Hickling (3.5) – Willsie (2.0) – Semeniuk (2.0) – Paradis (0.5) line. Other lineups used in the win were Hickling (3.5) – Chan (3.0) – Bacon (1.0) – Paradis (0.5) and Chan (3.0) – Semeniuk (2.0) – Willsie (2.0) – Bacon (1.0).

International referees and officials who watched the game were particularly impressed by the level of composure that the Canadians exhibited, as they kept focused through difficult moments in the game.

The difference between these two experienced teams was minimal, and as implied in one of the reports on the WC web site, any small error for either team would have made the difference.

Team Canada's tactics for this game were well suited to the US style of play, and the coaching staff is very knowledgable about the American team.

POOL "A": (Final Results, May 31st)

TEAM Won-Lost, +/-, Goals Scored, Total Points

1. Canada 5-0, +47 192 goals scored, 10 points (seeded 4th)
2. USA 4-1, +85, 215 goals scored, 8 points (seeded 1st)
3. Sweden 2-3, +16, 183 goals scored, 4 points (seeded 5th)
4. Japan 2-3, -20, 170 goals scored, 4 points (seeded 9th)
5. Switzerland 2-3, -67, 157 goals scored, 4 points (seeded 8th)
6. Austria 0-5, -61, 150 goals scored, 0 points (seeded 12th)


POOL "B": (Final Results, May 31st)

TEAM Won-Lost, +/-, Goals Scored, Total Points
1. Australia 5-0, +33, 216 goals scored, 10 points (seeded 2nd)
2. Belgium 4-1, +22, 210 goals scored, 8 points (seeded 10th)
3. Great Britain 3-2, +39, 196 goals scored, 6 points (seeded 6th)
4. New Zealand 2-3, +25, 172 goals scored, 4 points (seeded 3rd)
5. Germany 1-4, -56, 172 goals scored, 2 points (seeded 7th)
6. Netherlands 0-5, -63, 165 goals scored, 0 points (seeded 11th)