Belarus beat Croatia, Austria, and Greece in the group stage, without losing a match.
The United States has yet to yield a goal, having beaten Austria, 8-0, in its opener.
The tournament was won by Portugal, who beat Austria in the final.
The Americans, who beat Austria by 5-2 in the opener Monday, moved into the top of the pool B standing with 4 points.
Russia (2-2) had reached the second round by beating Austria on Wednesday.
They could also get through the first round by beating Austria, Norway, and West Germany.
Italy then went on to beat Austria in the semifinals by the same score.
Hungary beat Austria in the final.
For all his team's wizardry in front of the goal, he has not forgotten that just one of his team's 20 shots beat Austria.
With two games left, the United States has 2 points for beating Austria.