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NHL preseason: Four teams to hold rookie tournament in London, Ont.

A four-team rookie tournament will be held in Ontario this September.

Claus Andersen

The Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs will be competing in a rookie tournament in London, Ontario this September, all four teams announced on Thursday.

Each team will participate in three games, which will be held at Budweiser Gardens, the home of the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League. The rookie tournament will be held from Sept. 5-8, with the schedule being as such:

Sept. 5

Ottawa vs. Pittsburgh
Chicago vs. Toronto

Sept. 7

Pittsburgh vs. Toronto
Chicago vs. Ottawa

Sept. 8

Chicago vs. Pittsburgh
Ottawa vs. Toronto

Here is Chicago's complete roster for the tournament, as well as Pittsburgh's roster, Ottawa's roster and Toronto's roster. Luke Richardson will be the head coach of Ottawa's squad, John Hynes will be managing the Penguins and Steve Spott will be leading Toronto. The Blackhawks have not yet announced their coach.

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