December 27, 2009: The Giants played their final home game in the stadium against the Carolina Panthers, losing by a score of 41-9.
Canada made it into the final against Metallurg Magnitogorsk, losing by a score of 8-3.
The Crushers would play their first ever game at home, losing to the Ripley Wolves by a score of 11-1.
Without Curtis in the lineup, Michigan lost its first game since 1900, losing to Chicago by a score of 2 to 0.
Canada did not medal, losing to Finland in the semifinal by a 2-1 score.
Ireland played its first game in international competition in 1996 against the Czech Republic, losing by a score of 23-2.
Michigan sustained its first loss of the season on October 18, 1924, losing to Illinois by a score of 39-14.
Italy played Australia on 20 November 2010, losing by a score of 14-32.
Losing by a final score of 71-48, it was the most points the Rush had given up in a single game since 2004.
The Patriots were unable to make another miracle run, losing to the Irish by a score of 68-50.