How to watch Blackhawks vs Blues prospects game ft. Connor Bedard (9/16/23)

Hockey fans, get ready to witness the future stars of the NHL as the Chicago Blackhawks take on the St. Louis Blues in the 2023 Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase at TRIA Rink in St. Paul, MN.

The game is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. CT.

This clash of young talent promises to be a thrilling display of skill, speed and determination. As these prospects vie for a spot on their respective NHL rosters, you can expect intense competition and a showcase of their abilities.

Where to Watch

The good news for fans is that they won't need to navigate complex cable packages or subscriptions to catch this thrilling prospects game.

The contest will be broadcast live on the official Chicago Blackhawks YouTube channel, making it easily accessible to fans worldwide.

Connor Bedard's debut

One of the most highly anticipated moments of the prospects game is the debut of Connor Bedard, the NHL's No. 1 draft pick in 2023.

Bedard, a rising star in the hockey world, will be donning the Chicago jersey for the very first time in this matchup against the St. Louis rookies. His presence on the ice is sure to attract attention and excitement from fans eager to see him in action.

Projected Lineup: Blackhawks vs. Blues

While specific lineups are subject to change, here's a glimpse of what you can expect from the Hawks in this prospects game:

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98 Connor Bedard*
28 Colton Dach
75 Jiri Felcman*
74 Ryan Gagnier
78 Gavin Hayes
76 Nick Lardis*
91 Paul Ludwinski
53 Marcel Marcel*
68 Martin Misiak*
64 Alex Pharand*
36 Ryder Rolston
49 Lucas Romeo
26 Antti Saarela
67 Samuel Savoie

DEFENSEMEN

42 Nolan Allan
54 Lucas Brenton
46 Louis Crevier
38 Ethan Del Mastro
44 Wyatt Kaiser
55 Kevin Korchinski
57 Andrew Perrott

GOALIES

29 Drew Commesso
80 Mitchell Weeks

Blues lineup in this prospects game tonight:

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Nikita Alexandrov
Zach Dean
Zack Bolduc
Andre Heim
Tanner Dickinson
Mathias Laferriere
Mitch Hoelscher
Mikhail Abramov
Keean Washkurak
Alexis Bonefon
Attilio Biasca
Samuel Bitten

DEFENSEMEN

Leo Lööf
Matt Kessel
Marc-Andre Gaudet
Michael Buchinger
Quinton Burns
Jeremie Biakabutuka
Matt Mayich

GOALIES

Vadim Zherenko
Colten Ellis

Fans can watch the game live on the Chicago Blackhawks' official YouTube channel or visit https://www.nhl.com/blackhawks/ for the live stream.

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Edited by R. Elahi