SYDNEY, Nova Scotia – The United States team bounced back from a 5-1 loss to Russia with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland Saturday in the World Junior Championships. University of Maine freshman goalie Jimmy Howard, who was lifted after allowing four goals vs. Russia, did not play. Black Bear Greg Moore, didn’t register a point.

Bob Goepfert of Providence made 30 saves for Team USA and Yale’s Chris Higgins scored two shorthanded goals. The U.S. plays 0-2 Belarus today at 1 p.m.