Played April 12 to the 20th, in Znojmo and Třebíč, Czech Republic.
Switzerland shocked everyone by opening the tournament with wins over the Czechs and the Russians.
Although they tired by the end of the tournament, their win over Slovakia assured them of their first (and only) medal in the European Juniors.
Kauppinen, a defenceman, set a record for the lowest point total to lead a tournament.
The hosts completely dominated, with forward Csaba Prokec scoring 29 points in their 5 games.