Blackhawks’ van Riemsdyk has surgery

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Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Chicago Blackhawks rookie defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk underwent surgery to repair a left patella fracture, the team announced Thursday.

Van Riemsdyk, 23, is expected to make a full recovery in three to four months. He was injured when he was hit in the left leg by a shot against the Dallas Stars on Sunday. The team placed him on long-term injured reserve Monday.

The younger brother of Toronto Maple Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk has one assist in 18 games this season.

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