Niemi to start in net vs. Kings

March, 9, 2010
3/09/10
2:00
PM CT
CHICAGO -- Antti Niemi will start in net Wednesday when the Chicago Blackhawks host the Los Angeles Kings.

"He gets a chance to get back in the net," Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said after practice on Tuesday. "Let's see how he responds."

Cristobal Huet started the last three games, but he was pulled Sunday in the second period after yielding four goals to the Detroit Red Wings.

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Jesse Rogers

Chicago Blackhawks beat reporter
Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers the Chicago Blackhawks for ESPNChicago.com and ESPN Radio 1000.

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