Splitting the series going into World's makes for a better tournament

USA put in a dominant performance shutting out Canada 4-0, while holding the Canadians to only 13 shots. Canada still had their chances, but Ottawa Charge netminder Gwyneth Philips was up to the task. Philips, who earned the shutout, said Team USA could feel the home crowd in Plymouth, Michigan behind them, and that her team was ready after suffering a 5-3 loss Wednesday in Windsor.