sentences:  He played in seven games, contributing a goal, two assists and six penalty minutes, as the U.S. finished in fifth place.He again suited up for Team USA at the 2008 IIHF World Championship, contributing an assist and 35 penalty minutes over six games as the U.S. finished sixth.Competing for a third consecutive year at the World Championships in 2009, Backes registering a goal and four assists in nine games.