Five Blackhawks prospects have advanced to the second round in their respective league’s playoffs in the Canadian Hockey League.
The Ontario, Quebec and Western hockey league winners along with host Halifax will play in the round-robin Memorial Cup in May. Goaltender Alexis Gravel and defenseman Jake Ryzcek play for Halifax and are already guaranteed a spot in the tournament.
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Defenseman Adam Boqvist tallied six goals and an assist in London’s first-round sweep over Windsor. Forward Mackenzie Entwistle had two goals and three helpers in Guelph’s first-round sweep against Kitchener.