The Chicago Blackhawks open their 2019 training camp on Friday, Sept. 13 at the Fifth Third Bank arena in Chicago. On Tuesday morning, the team released the full roster of 55 players that will be invited to training camp.
Blackhawks announce 2019 training camp roster
Chicago heads into the 2019–20 season after back to back seasons without postseason hockey at the United Center. The first step in making sure it does not become three years in a row is getting the finer things tuned during training camp and the preseason. Chicago is inviting 55 players to camp this year, highlighted by top rookie prospects Adam Boqvist and Kirby Dach, as well as newcomers Alexander Nylander and Robin Lehner.
Here are the 32 forwards invited to camp:
The Chicago Blackhawks’ forwards for 2019 training camp.
Here are the 17 defensemen and six goalies invited to camp:
The Chicago Blackhawks’ defensemen and goalies for 2019 training camp.
Training camp opens on Friday, Sept. 13 with the annual Training Camp Festival taking place on Sunday, Sept. 15 at the United Center. Chicago opens the preseason schedule the next night on the road against the Washington Capitals.