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 The groups both announced Wednesday that the league has invited them
to participate in the second phase in applying for an expansion
team. The first phase was the formal application that the ownership
groups submitted on July 20, including an application fee of $10
million, $2 million of which was non-refundable.
The NHL confirmed last month that Las Vegas and Quebec City were the
only two to submit applications for expansion franchises by the
deadline.
The NHL Board of Governors plan to meet in September.
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Representatives from the Minnesota Wild and defending Stanley Cup
champion Chicago Blackhawks gathered at TCF Bank Stadium on
Wednesday to unveil final plans for the 2016 Coors Light NHL Stadium
Series game.
In January, the NHL announced the 2016 NHL Stadium Series will be
comprised of two games: Wild-Blackhawks at TCF Bank Stadium on the
campus of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on Feb. 21 and
the Colorado Avalanche vs. Detroit Red Wings at Coors Field on Feb.
27.
The Wild-Blackhawks outdoor game will be broadcast live in the U.S.
on NBC as part of a Hockey Day in America tripleheader on NBC and
NBCSN. In Canada, the event will be televised on Sportsnet and TVA
Sports.
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The Blackhawks agreed to terms with defenseman Viktor Svedberg on a
one-year contract.
Svedberg, 24, recorded 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) in 49
regular-season games in his second year with Rockford of the
American Hockey League. His four assists in eight postseason
appearances tied for the most among Rockford defensemen.
Svedberg has totaled 23 points (five goals) in 84 professional games
in North America, all with the IceHogs. The Gothenburg, Sweden,
native was originally signed on Oct. 19, 2013. (Editing by Andrew
Both)
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