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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010: GERMANY

USA vs Germany sets new world record for attendance: 77,803

77,803 Tops Michigan vs. Michigan State in 2001
by Ivo Jaschick | Hockeytalk.biz

PLUS: Game recap - Germany 2 USA 1 (5/7/10)

MAY 7, 2010 -- GENSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY -- Setting a new world record, 77,803 spectators witnessed the opening game of this tournament where during the German soccer season, football club "Schalke 04" plays in front of nearly 64,000 people.

The German Hockey Union (DEB), host of the event, built extra seating into the venue for the world championship, and fans from the host nation responded.

The previous record of 74,554 was set in 2001 at an outdoor game between Michigan and Michigan State. The setting for the record-breaking game was perfect, with host Germany playing--and defeating--Team USA.

The USA roster was filled with players from teams that either missed the playoffs or where sent home after the first round. Exceptions: goalies Ben Bishop of Denver, CO (Peoria Rivermen, AHL) as well as Buffalo, NY's David Leggio (Finnish Champion 2010 TPS Turku) and Boston College forward Chris Kreider of Boxton, MA (19-yr.-old; plays for Boston College).

Pre-game festivities included an alumni match between Germany and players from the former Soviet Union, which Russia won, 5-2.

Boxer and hockey fan Vladimir Klitschko in attendance at record-setting game

Boxing World Champion Vladimir Klitschko watched the alumni game and was filled with enthusiasm. “I raised in the USSR and nearly every kid was playing hockey – so did I but later I decided to become a boxer," said Klitschko. "And no, the scars in my face are boxing injuries! But I´m still interested in hockey and I also will watch the (USA vs. Germany) main (event).”

The opening ceremony also included remarks from German president Horst Koehler and IIHF president Rene Fasel.

Although the German team was outshot 32-19 in regulation, the host Germans managed to tie the game 1-1 at 5:20 of the second period when Michael Wolf (Iserlohn Roosters) converted a perfect feed from Marcel Mueller and scored the first goal of the tournament.

The home crowd rocked the arena as the crowd celebrated.

In the last period the US boys dominated, outshooting Germany 14-5, getting the tying goal from Anaheim's Ryan Carter.

German netminder Dennis Endras became the star of the game, stopping one shot after the other, forcing overtime.

After a short three-minute break, Germany's first shot--just 21 seconds into the extra frame, found its way past US goalie Scott Clemmensen (Florida Panthers). Portland Pirates forward Felix Schutz, was Germany's hero with the game winner and the arena turned into a madhouse.

“We can´t be disappointed with the game only with the result," said USA's T.J. Oshie (St. Louis Blues). It had been a great event to play in front of this huge crowd – it has been a wonderful experience!”

The Germans must now defeat Denmark to move on to the second round.

PRE-GAME:

FULL: WORLD RECORD CROWD:

See below for a complete game recap:

GAME STORY: GERMANY 2 USA 1

Courtesy USA Hockey

U.S. Men's National Team Falls to Germany, 2-1, in Overtime
at 2010 IIHF World Men's Championship

Team USA Outshoots Germany, 32-20

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany - Ryan Carter (White Bear Lake, Minn./Anaheim Ducks/Minnesota State Univ.) scored the game-tying goal in the third period, but the U.S. Men's National Team fell to Germany, 2-1, in overtime here tonight in the opening game of the 2010 International Ice Hockey Federation World Men's Championship at VELTINS-Arena in front of a world record crowd of 77,803 fans.

"It was a great event to be a part of," said Scott Gordon, Team USA's head coach. "Obviously we're disappointed with the final result, but I was especially pleased with the way we played in the third period."

The United States and Germany played a scoreless first period, with Team USA outshooting its opponent, 8-7. Nick Foligno (Buffalo, N.Y./Ottawa Senators), who had his breakaway attempt stopped by Dennis Endras, generated the frame's best scoring chance, while U.S. netminder Scott Clemmensen (Des Moines, Iowa/Florida Panthers/Boston College) turned aside all seven shots he faced to hold Germany at bay.

In the middle stanza, Michael Wolf netted Germany a 1-0 lead at 5:20. Clemmensen turned aside six shots in the period and Team USA outshot Germany by a 10-7 margin.

Carter knotted the score at 8:28 of the third period. Chris Kreider (Boxford, Mass./Boston College), who was stationed at the right-wing half boards, poked the puck to Christian Hanson (Pittsburgh, Pa./Toronto Maple Leafs/Univ. of Notre Dame) at the point, where he took a slap shot that hit off Carter and a German player in front of the net before crossing the goal line.

Felix Schutz scored just 21 seconds into the overtime period to give Germany the win.

Clemmensen, who stopped five shots in the third period, finished the contest with 18 saves.

Team USA will face off against Denmark in its second preliminary-round game on Monday (May 10) at 10:15 a.m. EDT.

NOTES: Ryan Carter was named U.S. Player of the Game ... Both the U.S. and Germany were 0-for-4 on the power play ... David Moss (Livonia, Mich./Calgary Flames/Univ. of Michigan) and Eric Nystrom (Syosset, N.Y./Calgary Flames/Univ. of Michigan) both played their first collegiate game for the University of Michigan against Michigan State University at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Oct. 6, 2001. The game was played in front of the previous world record crowd of 74,544. Chris Kreider participated in the 2010 NCAA Frozen Four with Boston College at Ford Field, home of the National Football League's Detroit Lions, in Detroit, Mich. The world indoor hockey record of of 37,562 was set on April 10, 2010, when Kreider helped Boston College capture the NCAA title ... For Team USA's roster, click here ... Coverage of the 2010 U.S. Men's National Team can be found here ... All Team USA games, as well as additional international games, will air on Universal Sports and at UniversalSports.com. Visit UniversalSports.com for the full schedule ... All teams in the 2010 IIHF World Men's Championship may begin the tournament with 20 skaters and three goaltenders, and can add two players after the first three games ... Scott Gordon, head coach of the NHL's New York Islanders, is the head coach of the 2010 U.S. Men's National Team, with Todd Richards, head coach of the NHL's Minnesota Wild, Joe Sacco, head coach of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche, and Ron Rolston, one of two head coaches at USA Hockey's National Team Development Program, serving as assistant coaches ... The 2010 U.S. Men’s National Team is under the direction of Brian Burke, general manager; David Poile, associate general manager; and Jim Johannson, assistant executive director for hockey operations at USA Hockey. The U.S. Men's National Team Advisory Group, which also includes NHL front-office personnel Paul Holmgren (Philadelphia Flyers), Dean Lombardi (Los Angeles Kings), Ray Shero (Pittsburgh Penguins) and Don Waddell (Atlanta Thrashers), is charged with leading the selection of players for the U.S. Men's National Team ... USA Hockey's international council, chaired by Tony Rossi, vice president of USA Hockey, has oversight responsibilities for all U.S. national teams.

GAME SUMMARY

Scoring By Period

GER	0 -	1 -	0 -	1 -	2
USA	0 -	0 -	1 -	0 -	1

First Period - Scoring: None. Penalties: USA, Oshie (hooking), 1:49; GER, Felski (tripping), 10:11; USA, Dubinsky (tripping), 10:20; GER, Hager (roughing), 18:54.

Second Period - Scoring: 1, GER, Wolf (Muller, Ullmann), 5:20. Penalties: GER, Butenschon (cross-checking), 6:16; USA, Chorney (high-sticking), 15:52.

Third Period - Scoring: 2, USA, Carter (unassisted), 8:28. Penalties: GER, Dietrich (hooking), 3:59; USA, Galiardi (holding), 10:19.

Overtime - Scoring: 3, GER, Schutz (unassisted), :21. Penalties: None.

Shots by Period	1	2	3	OT	Total
GER	7	7	5	1	20
USA	8	10	14	0	32

Goaltenders (SH/SV)	1	2	3	OT	Total
GER, Endras, 60:21	8-8	10-10	14-13	0-0	32-31
USA, Clemmensen, 60:21	7-7	7-6	5-5	1-0	20-18

Power Play: GER 0-4; USA 0-4
Penalties: GER 4-8; USA 4-8
Officials: Referees-Christer Larking (SWE), Chris Savage (CAN); Linesmen-Roger Arm (SUI), Tobias Wehrli (SUI)
Attendance: 77,803

Team USA 2010 IIHF World Men's Championship Schedule & Results
May 7-23 • Cologne, Gelsenkirchen & Mannheim, Germany

Date	Opponent	Location	Time (Local/EDT) / Results
Tues., May 4	France (ex.)	Amiens, France	W, 3-1
Fri., May 7	Germany	Gelsenkirchen	L, 1-2 (OT)
Mon., May 10	Denmark	Cologne	4:15 p.m./10:15 a.m.
Wed., May 12	Finland	Cologne	8:15 p.m./2:15 p.m.
Fri., May 14-Tues., May 18	Qualification Round	Cologne/Mannheim	TBD
Sat., May 15-Tues., May 18	Relegation Round	Cologne/Mannheim	TBD
Thurs., May 20	Quarterfinals	Cologne/Mannheim	TBD
Sat., May 22	Semifinals	Cologne	TBD
Sun., May 23	Bronze-Medal Game	Cologne	4:15 p.m./10:15 a.m.
	Gold-Medal Game	Cologne	8:30 p.m./2:30 p.m.

Arena Locations: LANXESS Arena (Cologne); VELTINS-Arena (Gelsenkirchen); SAP Arena (Mannheim)

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