Jan 3, 2003 - Semi-Final Game vs. U.S.A

Canada's Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau, centre, raised his arms in celebration and the Halifax Metro Centre crowd erupted when Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in semifinal action. The win advanced Canada to the gold-medal game Sunday against Russia.

Canada head coach Marc Habscheid tries to get his point across to the officials during action against the United States at the Halifax Metro Centre in the semifinal game while Nathan Paetsch and Jordin Tootoo look on.

Team Canada players gather around the net prior to the start of their semifinal game against the United States at the Halifax Metro Centre.

Metro Centre fans and Team Canada celebrate the 3-2 win over Team USA in semifinal action.

Team Canada players leave the bench after winning the semifinal game against the United States at Halifax Metro Centre.

Nathan Paetsch celebrates his goal with teammates in the first period against the U.S. in semifinal action at the World Junior Hockey Championship at the Metro Centre.

Team Canada's Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau passes across the crease to teammate Pierre-Marc Bouchard to set up Bouchard's goal on United States goalie Robert Goepfert during the second-period.

Team Canada forward Jordin Tootoo drives U.S. forward Ryan Kesler into the boards during first-period action Friday at the Metro Centre. Tootoo received a minor penalty for charging on the play.