In about 4 weeks, the first type of competitive hockey we've seen since the playoffs will be played in London, Ontario.

No, Crosby or Malkin won't be there. But you'll get the chance to see our top prospects like Tangradi and Despres show what they're all about.

The games begin on Saturday, September 11th at the John Labatt Centre.

As soon as this ends, main training camp will kick off in Pittsburgh, followed shortly by the first NHL preseason action.

If you have a passport, and want to be a beast, tickets can be purchased by phone at (866) 455-2849 or online at www.johnlabattcentre.com.

Sat. Sept. 11         2:00 PM                 Game #1 – Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa                                    

Sun. Sept. 12        7:00 PM                 Game #4 – Toronto vs. Pittsburgh                                   

Mon. Sept. 13        T.B.A.                   Practice (Chicago, Ottawa, Pittsburgh, Toronto)              

Tues. Sept. 14      2:00 PM                 Game #5 – Chicago vs. Pittsburgh                                  

This will probably be the only place with updates from each game including video recaps, so write us down.

If you don't know what the rookie tourney is all about, here's some stuff from last year's.

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