Blackhawks’ van Riemsdyk to have knee surgery

Detroit Red Wings left wing Drew Miller (20) defends Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. (Paul Sancya/AP)

CHICAGO — Blackhawks defenceman Trevor van Riemsdyk will have left knee surgery on Thursday, sidelining the rookie for three to four months.

The Blackhawks announced on Wednesday that van Riemsdyk broke his left kneecap when he took a puck off his leg during Sunday’s 6-2 victory over Dallas.

The 23-year-old van Riemsdyk has one assist in 18 games. He was placed on the long-term injury list on Monday. Chicago begins a six-game road trip on Thursday at Calgary.

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