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New Blackhawk Michal Kempny's adjustments begin with World Cup of Hockey

New Blackhawk Michal Kempny's adjustments begin with World Cup of Hockey

Michal Kempny's grasp of English has developed enough that the Czech Republic native easily conveyed he wanted to delay an interview until an interpreter could be brought over.Conversing in a language other than Czech is one of many adjustments Kempny has been making as he continues his journey to the NHL with the Blackhawks.In his last stop before training camp, Kempny figures to play a major role for the Czech Republic in the World Cup of Hockey, which begins Saturday in Toronto.
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World Cup Of Hockey A Necessary Risk

World Cup Of Hockey A Necessary Risk

Sep 11, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Team North America defenseman Colton Parayko (4) and Team Europe forward Marian Hossa (81) battle for the puck in the first period during a World Cup of Hockey pre-tournament game at the Bell Centre.Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY SportsIf selected Chicago Blackhawks are capable of playing in the World Cup of Hockey, they need to be thereThe one source of contention among fans of our beloved Chicago Blackhawks during this otherwise relatively quiet offseason has been certain 'Hawks players skating for their respective countries in the World Cup of Hockey tournament.Many in 'Hawks Nation argue, given their deep playoff runs over the course of the past three years and fatigue clearly seeming to be affecting their play (i.e.
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Canada the clear favorite on World Cup of Hockey odds, USA trails – NBC Sports

Canada the clear favorite on World Cup of Hockey odds, USA trails – NBC Sports

Team Canada is the chalk pick on the World Cup of Hockey futures board, but the field has been shuffled ahead of the tournament's first games in Toronto on Saturday.Canada, which produces roughly half of all NHL players, has won eight of the 12 Olympic and major international best-on-best tournaments that have been held since 1976.No other nation has won more than once.
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