U.S. Battles Switzerland Today in World Juniors at 5 p.m. CT
Team USA prepares to face Switzerland today in the World Junior Championships at 5 p.m. Central Time. This matchup marks their 28th meeting in the tournament’s history.
Team USA’s Previous Game
In their previous game, Team USA secured a 6-3 victory against Germany. The match took place before a lively crowd at GCA.
- Will Zellers, representing Maple Grove, Minnesota, led the U.S. with two goals and one assist.
- Five different players contributed to the scoring effort.
- Team USA outshot Germany 47-21.
- Caleb Heil recorded 18 saves to help his team clinch the win.
USA vs. Switzerland: A Historical Rivalry
Historically, Team USA has dominated Swiss opponents, winning 25 times and recording two ties. The previous encounter was in the quarterfinals at last year’s tournament, where Team USA triumphed 7-2.
Performance Insights
In that quarterfinal match, James Hagens and Ryan Leonard each scored two goals. Switzerland finished eighth in last year’s World Juniors.
Upcoming Schedule
After today’s contest, Team USA will enjoy a day off. They will face Slovakia next on Monday, December 29.
