USA and Canada were both knocked out of the men’s ice hockey on day 12 of the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Both are without their big-name players from the National Hockey League (NHL) but remained among the favourites.
The US conceded a last-minute equaliser and then lost a shootout in a shock quarter-final defeat by Slovakia.
Canada, the most successful team in Olympic ice hockey, were beaten 2-0 by Sweden meaning they will miss out on a medal for the first time since 2006.
They conceded twice in the final 10 minutes against the Swedes, who progress to play the favourites the Russian Olympic Committee, in the semi-finals, after the defending champions beat Denmark 3-1.
In the other semi-final Slovakia will play Finland, who beat Switzerland 5-1.
After the NHL opted to withdraw players in December because of Covid delays to its season, the US named its youngest squad for an Olympics since 1994, including 15 college students.
However, they progressed unbeaten through the group stage in Beijing, raising hope of a first win since 1980.
But with 44 seconds left in normal time, Slovakia captain Marek Hrivik equalised, making the score 2-2, before a goalless overtime period.
The US missed all five attempts in the shootout, Slovak goalkeeper Patrik Rybar impressing, and Peter Cehlarik’s strike for Slovakia, the only successful penalty, proved crucial.
In the women’s bronze medal match, Finland matched their 2018 bronze with a commanding 4-0 win over Switzerland.