starting an attack of their own passing back and forth but still not able to open any gaps. Then the unexpected happened U.S. coach Bob Motzko called for Quick to join the offensive rush leaving the United States net empty. Quick rushed over to the Russian blue line just in time to receive a pass and rifle a shot on net. The puck changed direction three times on its way to the net confusing the Russian goaltender inching just inside the post giving U.S.A. the game-tying goal. But U.S.A.s celebration didn’t last long as they gazed upon their goaltender lying in a heap. After Quick had released the shot a Russian defenseman leveled him knocking his wind straight out of him. Patrick Lane zoomed to his goalie's aid immediately calling for the medical staff. Quick shook his head and asked what just happened. The medical trainer who had a worried expression asked, “Are you able to stand up?” Quick mumbled back, “I think so just give me a minute.” A loud applause from U.S. fans erupted as Quick climbed to his feet meandering his way to the
starting an attack of their own passing back and forth but still not able to open any gaps. Then the unexpected happened U.S. coach Bob Motzko called for Quick to join the offensive rush leaving the United States net empty. Quick rushed over to the Russian blue line just in time to receive a pass and rifle a shot on net. The puck changed direction three times on its way to the net confusing the Russian goaltender inching just inside the post giving U.S.A. the game-tying goal. But U.S.A.s celebration didn’t last long as they gazed upon their goaltender lying in a heap. After Quick had released the shot a Russian defenseman leveled him knocking his wind straight out of him. Patrick Lane zoomed to his goalie's aid immediately calling for the medical staff. Quick shook his head and asked what just happened. The medical trainer who had a worried expression asked, “Are you able to stand up?” Quick mumbled back, “I think so just give me a minute.” A loud applause from U.S. fans erupted as Quick climbed to his feet meandering his way to the