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Blackhawks notes: Ville Pokka to skip prospect camp to rehab

Most of the Chicago Blackhawks’ major prospects will be attending their prospect camp, which begins on Sunday.

Nick Schmaltz and Gustav Forsling will both be there. A number of prospects who played for the Rockford IceHogs last season like Vinnie Hinostroza, Ryan Hartman and Tanner Kero will be in attendance. Michal Kempny, a 25-year-old defenseman who signed in May, has even agreed to attend the camp.

There will be a few players missing, though.

Defenseman prospect Ville Pokka will not be in Chicago for the camp. He suffered a lower-body injury during the World Championship in Russia in May and is staying in Finland to continue his rehab, according to a source.