September 9, 2008

Blackhawks Camp Roster Includes Adams and Turner

CHICAGO -- Former Harvard forward Craig Adams and former Yale defenseman Brennan Turner are among 60 players attending the 2008-09 Chicago Blackhawks training camp, which commences September 20.

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The Blackhawks will kick-off their first official day of on-ice practice at the United Center on Saturday, September 20, when the first of three groups begins at 10 a.m. Throughout the day, the team will also host its first-ever Training Camp Festival at the United Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., which includes a 5K Run/Walk/Skate, a 3-On-3 Street Hockey Tournament and a public Blackhawks practice, plus live music and an interactive games area. All events, including the practice, are open to the public.

During training camp, all players will be made available to the media once their on-ice and off-ice workouts are complete. Head Coach Denis Savard will speak at the conclusion of the final on-ice session. Interview requests for General Manager Dale Tallon should be made through the media relations department.

Members of the media are urged to contact the media relations department each morning to confirm all practice locations and times for the duration of camp.

The Blackhawks will play eight preseason games during training camp, which includes four on home ice, beginning when the squad takes on the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center on Tuesday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m.