Weiland Helper Aids U.S. Women

Defenseman Kerry Weiland of Palmer assisted on the game-winning goal Thursday night to help the U.S. Women's National Team to a 4-2 victory over rival Canada in the 2009 Hockey Canada Cup in Vancouver, B.C.

Weiland has two assists in three tournament games, and the Americans are 2-1 entering Saturday's semifinal against Finland. The Finns beat the Americans, 3-2, in a tournament-opening game earlier this week.