Switzerland: 2014 U18 WJC Preview: Switzerland looks to maintain or possibly move up

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After meeting expectations at last year's IIHF U18 World Championship with solid play and qualifying for the quarterfinals for the first time in two years, Switzerland is looking to have the same success this season and is hoping to finally move up among the top 4 countries.



The Swiss team, coached by Manuele Celio, who is already participating in his fifth U18 tournament as a coach, is sending a fast and skilled team to the tournament. Although draft-eligible players like potential first rounder Kevin Fiala, or potential draftees Noah Rod, Simon Kindschi and Gauthier Descloux, are headlining this year's roster, it’s the '97 class which is already making noise for the Swiss.… read more



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