The teams were even throughout the second half until Russia (3-0) pulled away in the final minute.
Kevin Davies pulled a goal back in the 21st minute but Middlesbrough held on.
Although the Bobcats cut the lead to 87-86 with 1:27 remaining, the Nets pulled away in the final minute.
The Rangers pulled their goalie for another extra attacker in the final minute.
Coach Al Arbour pulled him for an extra skater in the final minute.
Finding themselves 2-0 down after 53 minutes Elliot Buchanan pulled a goal back in the 57th minute.
However, West Germany pulled one back with a goal from Beckenbauer in the 68th minute.
Andre Hoffmann pulled a goal back in the 84th minute to make it 5-1.
The team managed to pull a goal back in the 90th minute but lost the game 2-1.