Keller named HE top rookie for December; WJC semis--US-Russia, Canada-Sweden

After coming back from injury and scoring 6 points (2g, 4a) in 3 games, Clayton has been named @hockey_east Rookie of the Month! #ProudToBU pic.twitter.com/cvX7kN8HKx

— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) January 4, 2017

Catch all of the Terriers at #WorldJuniors on @NHLNetwork for today's semifinals! #BUSA vs. Russia at 3, Fabbro & Canada vs. Sweden at 7:30. pic.twitter.com/mRBJ49MRA9

— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) January 4, 2017

Team USA faces Russia for a second time in today’s first WJC semi-final with puck drop set for 3 p.m. ET. Game airs on NHL Network and TSN. Team USA has never beaten Russia in medal round play.

● USA Hockey game day
● United States of Hockey preview: Learning from the past

● IIHF preview

● NCAA.com preview

● USA NTDP preview

Canada and Sweden take the ice in the second semifinal at 7:30 p.m. ET

● Hockey Canada  Match-up details

● TSN preview

● CTV preview
● IIHF preview

Looking back

Jack Eichel scored his seventh goal of the season in Buffalo’s 4-1 win over the Rangers.

● NHL.com recap and highlights