Blackhawks prospect MacKenzie Entwistle and the Guelph Storm play the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in the Memorial Cup semifinal Friday in Halifax.
Elsewhere in Chicago sports, Lucas Giolito pitched a complete game shutout in a 4-0 win over the Astros. The Cubs’ comeback fell short in a 9-7 loss to the Phillies.
On Friday, the Cubs start a series against the Reds and the White Sox head north to take on the Twins.
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BLACKHAWKS
Blackhawks hire Tomas Mitell as assistant coach (SCH)
Getting to know new Blackhawks assistant coach Tomas Mitell (The Athletic)
Blackhawks officially sign Anton Wedin to 1-year, $925K contract (SCH)
Worlds: 3 Blackhawks, 2 prospects to advance to semifinals (SCH)
Kampf’s defensive prowess with Blackhawks (SCH)
Entwistle, Guelph advance to Memorial Cup semifinal (SCH)
Blackhawks’ 2019 offseason schedule (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
Modano returns to Minnesota roots as Wild adviser (The Athletic)
Penguins, Wild in trade talks revolving around Kessel (The Athletic)
Blues’ Dunn resumes skating; Friday will be big test for him (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
From Mexico to Winnipeg and beyond: How Schwartz soared from early-season dud to playoff stud (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
LeBrun: Avalanche head into offseason with clear vision on complementing impressive young core (The Athletic)
NHL
Whom should you root for in Stanley Cup Final? (ESPN)
Bruins’ DeBrusk looking to produce more (Boston Herald)
Senators hire Leafs assistant D.J. Smith as new head coach (Silver Seven Sens)
Leafs hire ex-Panthers assistant Paul McFarland for same role (Pension Plan Puppets)
Why it’s time for Penguins to trade Kessel (The Athletic)
Islanders re-sign Brock Nelson to 6-year, $36M contract (Lighthouse Hockey)
Voynov to have NHL suspension lifted midseason (ESPN)
HOCKEY WORLD
NWHL agrees to deal boosting salaries, benefits (ESPN)