Chicago Blackhawks defenseman David Rundblad took the Stanley Cup on Thursday to a school in Skelleftea, Sweden, where he signed autographs for children.
Rundblad, 24, had three goals and 11 assists in 49 games for the Blackhawks last season. He appeared in five Stanley Cup Playoff games, and was rewarded with a two-year, $2 million contract extension June 29.
**Philip Pritchard puts Daivd Rundblad to work on Stanley Cup day (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**Blues' Patrik Bergland to have shoulder surgery, out at least four months (CBS Sports)
**Andrew Ladd wants to re-sign with Jets before season starts (Pro Hockey Talk)
NHL
**Kings' Mike Richards charged with possession of controlled substance (Jewels From The Crown)
**Kings sign defenseman Damir Sharipzyanov to three-year entry-level contract (Kings)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Junior Club World Cup: Chicago Steel sweep Group A with 6-1 win over Avto (USHL)
**North Dakota paying hockey players but remains in wait-and-see mode for other sports (Grand Forks Herald)