Improving on their win against Italy yesterday, they swept aside Canada 31-1 in the first fixture.

They also scored 21 goals to beat Belgium - who did not find the target - and assert their dominance in the tournament.

It was a mixed day for Finland who also had two fixtures at the Stadthalle Sursee in Nottwil.

They went down 8-2 to Denmark in their first match before going on to hammer Spain 10-5.

Hosts Switzerland are improving by the day as they recorded a dominant 12-0 win over Belgium.

Germany, meanwhile, got their first win of the tournament after beating Australia 9-3.  

After three games, the Netherlands are top of group A followed by Switzerland.

Denmark are the leaders of group B with Finland are currently in second spot.

Australia and Belgium have lost all three games they have played so far.