Blackhawks prospects Alexis Gravel and Jake Ryczek of the Halifax Mooseheads will face off against the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in an all-QMJHL Memorial Cup final Sunday.
Elsewhere in Chicago sports, the Sky dropped their season opener 89-71 to the Lynx in Minnesota. The Fire played to a 1-1 home draw to the New York City FC. The Cubs topped the Reds 8-6 and White Sox fell 8-1 to the Twins.
On Sunday, the Red Stars host the Washington Spirit at Seat Geek Stadium in Bridgeview. The Cubs and the White Sox both play.
(Photo: Kyle Cumiskey)
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