Chicago Blackhawks fans will get their first look at the team's newly acquired defenseman Michal Kempny at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. The 25-year-old blue liner was named to the Czech Republic's roster for the tournament, the federation announced Friday.
He scored five goals and 21 points in 59 games for Avangard Omsk in the KHL this past season. The left-handed shooter added two goals and two assists in 11 games during the Gagarin Cup playoffs. He was one of the first four defenseman named to the Czech Republic's World Cup of Hockey roster.