Morning Bag Skate: World Cup of Hockey exhibition games begin
Our daily look at Blackhawks news and the happenings around the hockey world.
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)
