Nino, Swiss finish 5th

The Swiss rallied from a 2-1 deficit and defeated Finland in a shotoout last
night 3-2 to earn 5th place at the World Jrs.

Nino Niederreiter had an assist on the tying goal; he was stopped in his
shootout attempt.

Nino, the Swiss captain, finishes the tourney with 2 goals and 2 assists in 6
game. (Only one teammate, Inti Pestoni, had more goals or points.) Nino
finished with a team-high 26 shots on goal.

Niederreiter will now rejoin the first place Portland Winter Hawks, who lead the
Western Conference with 53 points. (Only Kamloops has more: 61)

The other three Isles prospects will play today as the medals are decided.
Calvin deHaan and Casey Cizikas play for Gold for Canada tonight; Brock Nelson
plays for the US in the Bronze Medal this afternoon.

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