RELEASE: 2018 prospect tournament roster announced

The Chicago Blackhawks announced their roster for the 2018 Prospect Tournament today, which will take place at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City, Mich., from Sept. 7-11. The team includes 25 players (14 forwards, eight defensemen and three goaltenders), and will be coached by Rockford IceHogs Head Coach Jeremy Colliton and Assistant Coaches Derek King and Sheldon Brookbank.
Chicago's roster is highlighted by 2018 first-round picks Adam Boqvist and Nicolas Beaudin, as well as their first-round selection in the 2017 draft, Henri Jokiharju. Additionally, the Blackhawks roster features Dylan Sikura, Victor Ejdsell and Blake Hillman, all three of whom have seen action in the National Hockey League.

Blackhawks prospects will compete versus teams from the Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota Wild, New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues. Teams are split into two divisions and will square off against each club within their division once during round-robin play before a crossover on the final day of the tournament, with the first-place finishers in each division meeting for the championship on Tuesday, Sept. 11.
Tickets for the 2018 Prospect Tournament can be purchased at Centre Ice Arena or www.centreice.org.