CHICAGO — Visitation will be held Sunday for Chicago Blackhawks owner William W. Wirtz. via NBC Channel 5

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Brent Sopel was hoping to win a job with the Detroit Red Wings. Instead, he now is a member of the Chicago Blackhawks.

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“Brent is a veteran defenseman who adds stability to our back line and he can also contribute offensively”

Chicago, IL — - The Chicago Blackhawks Friday agreed to terms with defenseman Brent Sopel on a one-year contract. via Local6.com

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Team-by-team capsules for the Western Conference, listed in 2006-07 season order of finish: ^CENTRAL DIVISION= ^DETROIT RED WINGS= LAST SEASON: 50-19-13, 113 points. Lost to Anaheim 4-2 in conference finals. COACH: Mike Babcock, 3rd season 108-35-21; 4th overall, 177-111-40. ADDED: C Carl Corazzini, C Mark Cullen, LW Dallas Drake, C Mark Hartigan, D Brian Rafalski.

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Associated Press - October 1, 2007 6:04 PM ET CHICAGO - Chicago Blackhawks owner William Wirtz was remembered today as 1 of the towering sports figures in the city’s history. via WQAD-TV Moline

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PA SportsTicker recently obstructed Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook and held him long enough to ask the following questions:

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“He split a couple defenders and put it on my tape”

St. Louis Blues rookie winger David Perron continued to make his case for a roster spot on Saturday.

Perron, a 19-year-old winger from Quebec, set up a pair of goals by Doug Weight in the Blues’ 4-3 preseason loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.

‘We know about his talent, and he looks like he wants to be here,’ Weight said.

The Blackhawks scored a pair of late short-handed goals to win it, including one by Adam Burish with 16.1 seconds remaining.

With a goal and two assists in four preseason games, Perron has been one of the most intriguing rookies in training camp. Read more

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