Good morning, Chicago.
The Chicago Blackhawks broke camp yesterday, and at least one person is amped up to start the regular season today.
Guess who?
“Yeah, very (excited), Connor Bedard said. “Kind of working all summer, waiting, that anticipation. We’re all pretty fired up.”
For the fifth season in a row, the Hawks will start on a road trip of at least three games.
At least there’s a twist this time.
The season opener is the Utah Hockey Club’s inaugural game, which takes place at 9 p.m. CT at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. It airs nationally on ESPN.
“We’re pretty excited for Utah’s first game ever, and I’m sure it’ll be pretty electric in there,” Bedard said. “When I saw that on the schedule, I was pretty excited for that.”
Read the full story on the projected opening lineup for the new-look Blackhawks from the Tribune’s Phil Thompson.
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