Woe Canada!

One night before the 30th anniversary of the "Miracle on Ice" when Team USA did the unthinkable by defeating the highly favored Soviet Union in the Winter Olympics of 1980, the US pulls off their biggest upset since. In a game against their northern neighbor, team USA shocked not only the team, but the entire country of Canada by beating them 5-3. Heading into Sunday's game between the US and Canada, hockey was the one thing on all Canadians minds in terms of gold medals. But after the upset loss, the road to glory will be anything but simple for the Canucks. With one surprise already under their belt, team USA isn't stopping there, as they're now seeking bigger and better things such as a gold medal.

For the US, the 5-3 victory over the hosting country, was their first win over Canada since 1960. Much thanks came from Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski who scored two goals in the game and had a hat trick taken away from him after the team's 4th goal was later ruled an assist, as the puck was deflected off the skate of teammate Jamie Langenbrunner, just before reaching the net. Rifalski who has caught fire as of late, now has 4 goals (all in the last 2 games), tying him with Canada's Dany Heatley for the tournament lead. An open net goal off the stick of Ryan Kesler sealed the win for the Americans, improving their record to an undefeated mark of 3-0. Goalie Ryan Miller who played a spectacular game in front of the net, finished the game with 42 saves opposed to the combined total of 24 saves he had in the team's previous two games. His counterpart -- Martin Brodeur, who recently set the record for the most games played and career wins in the NHL, took the loss for team Canada. The New Jersey Devils' goaltender has already taken some criticism and is being bombarded with the blame not even 24 hours after the game.

Although it isn't the end of Canada's quest for a gold medal, it's one of the bigger upsets and can't sit well with the Canadian fans. After all, they did invent the sport. But with expectations higher than the ceiling, team Canada has got to be the least bit worried. Team USA exposed them in last night's game and proved that not even Canada's golden boy -- Sidney Crosby would be able to lead them to the promise land alone. It won't be a cake walk for the Americans either, as they face the winner of Belarus vs. Switzerland in the next round. But how sweet would it be to pay homage to the Miracle that struck 30-years ago this day, than to bring home a gold medal in hockey of all sports. Hats off to this guy!

Noteworthy: Canadian goalie Martin Brodeur will be replaced by Vancouver's very own -- Roberto Luongo of the Cannucks in their next game against Germany.