U.S. Beats Switzerland

Fri., Dec. 27, 1996

Compiled From Wire Services

Michael York and Mark Parrish scored two goals apiece, and Brian Boucher made 39 saves as the United States opened the World Junior Hockey Championships with a 4-0 victory over Switzerland.

Boucher, a draft choice of the Philadelphia Flyers, was particularly sharp in the opening period.

In the only other group A match, the Czech Republic beat Germany 8-2.

In Group B, Russia edged Slovakia 4-3, and Finland blank Poland 7-0.

Canada, looking for a record fifth consecutive title, opens play today against Germany.

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