The World Cup of Hockey’s exhibition game slate begins with three games Thursday: Sweden at Finland, Czech Republic at Russia and North America vs. Europe in Quebec City, Quebec.
HAWKS
**Kane named Team USA’s alternate captain (SCH)
**Hawks release full TV schedule (SCH)
**Top 25 Under 25: No. 7 Vincent Hinostroza (SCH)
**SCH GIF Tournament (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**Wild’s Top 25 Under 25: No. 24 Dylan Labbe (HW)
**Jets’ Top 25 Under 25: No. 25 Luke Green (AIH)
NHL
**George Parros joins Department of Player Safety (PHT)
**Bruins sign Peter Mueller to training camp PTO (SCoC)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Ovechkin named Team Russia’s captain (PHT)
**Ortio signs with Skelleftea of SHL (PHT)