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World Juniors: Kreider And Stepan Lead USA To Semi’s

by Adam Rotter on January 3rd, 2010 at 12:15 pm

Derek Stepan,New York Rangers, USA Hockey, SNYLast night the United States reached the Semi Finals of the World Junior Tournament by defeating Finland 6-2.

Team USA Captain Derek Stepan had two assists and leads all skaters in scoring with eleven points. The last Ranger to lead the World Junior tournament in scoring was Doug Weight in 1991.

Chris Kreider, the Rangers first round pick in 2009, added his fifth goal in five games for Team USA.

Team USA takes on Sweden later today in the Semi Finals.

Ryan Bourque also played for Team USA.