Give the Swiss credit, they never gave up, but as is usually the case, the Russians let their crop of superstars take over and they overtook Die Eisgenossen.
- Once again, all marks to Christian Wohlwend’s work as Swiss coach. If they even get one more quality player under their belt, they’re medaling. He’s gotten them to such a great point and his boys could stand to be rewarded.
- Switzerland might take a noticeable tumble next year. A vast portion of their squad is 19, including a lot of their big players like Kurashev and Eggenberger.