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Rookies get ready, groups re-sorted

 The rookie group, who will travel to Prince Albert tonight to take on the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, took the ice today (Tuesday) first. Doesn't seem like defenseman Brett Westgarth (ankle) is ready to play. My guess is Calvin DeHaan will likely join that defensemen group for tonight's game and they may only dress 5 D-men.

Veteran group (including Tavares) is a bit re-shuffled...

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