COLOGNE, Germany -- Entering the medal round of the 2017 IIHF World Championship on a record winning streak, the United States bowed out quickly in a 2-0 loss to Finland in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
After being upset by host Germany in the opening game of the World Championships more than a week ago, the Americans rolled to six consecutive victories to close out the preliminary round, tying a U.S. record.
Americans Out, Sweden Advances at World Championships
Brodin, Eriksson Ek continue quest for gold on Saturday against upstart Finns