The eight medal performance by the United States squad eclipses the five medals won in the inaugural event in 2013 .
Team USA 's three gold medal performance in the junior division put the American squad in second place in the junior team standings behind only powerhouse Russia .
The eight medal performance by the American   squad eclipses the five medals won in the inaugural event in 2013 .
Team USA 's three gold medal performance in the junior division put the American squad in second place in the junior team standings behind only powerhouse Russia .