WJC Semi-finals set, Rangers prospects keep going

EDMONTON, AB - JANUARY 02: United States players scuffle with Slovakia players during the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship quarterfinals at Rogers Place on January 2, 2021 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

New York Rangers prospects are still alive in the WJC, moving on to the Semi-finals on Monday

Braden Schneider and Team Canada won fairly easily, beating the Czech Republic 3-0 while Brett Berard and Team USA had a little more difficulty, prevailing over Slovakia 5-2. It means that the New York Rangers will be represented in the Semi-finals on Monday.

In Canada’s win, Schneider played 12:50 as scored two first period goals and added an empty net goal in the…