U.S. Dominates Switzerland 10-0 and Advances to Quarter-Finals with Perfect Record

The U.S. achieved perfection in their recent victory versus Switzerland, dominating 10-0 to finish first in Group B with an impressive 37-6 goal difference. Forward Oliver Moore commented that the team were consistent throughout all three periods, controlling momentum and securing a place in the quarter-finals. The U.S. is in search of their first gold since 2017 and all-time record 11th title, while the Swiss have only medaled once in 2001. American coach Dan Muse emphasized the importance of defense and offense, and praised Ryan Leonard’s performance. The U.S. line dominated, with Leonard scoring a hat trick and combining with Will Smith and Gabe Perreault for a total of 13 points. Cole Eiserman scored twice in the first period and the Swiss couldn’t match the quick-strike offense of the U.S., despite a good effort in front of the home crowd. Top Swiss netminder Ewan Huet sat out to rest up for the quarter-finals, while Trey Augustine shone as a starter for the U.S. The U.S. will face their quarter-final opponents depending on the result of the Czechia-Canada game. Overall, Switzerland has struggled in their matchups with the Americans, with only one win in 11 U18 World meetings. Despite the loss, coach Marcel Jenni remains positive and looks forward to continuing to play their game, fast and hard, in the 2023 quarter-finals.