The E-Center was the site of Canada’s two- pronged gold medal triumph and the place where the story of the Lucky Loonie unfolded. Canadian ice- maker Dan Craig buried a Canadian dollar at centre ice before the tournament and the Lucky Loonie was uncovered after the men completed the double play.

The women set the table by knocking off the host Americans 3-2 in the championship game. After jumping out to a 3-1 lead after 40 minutes on goals by Carolina Ouellette, Hayley Wickenheiser and Jayna Hefford, Canada gave up one in the third but Kim St. Pierre slammed the door to secure an emotional victory.

After the ladies helped provide some additional motivation, Canada came up with a complete effort and bounced the host team 5-2 in the final. Goalie Martin Brodeur was excellent, making 31 saves and Canada got a pair of goals from Jarome Iginla and Joe Sakic and another from Paul Kariya.