Day 2 of Chicago Blackhawks rookie camp involved a brief exchange of words that led to a skate cutting a player’s face and f-bombs hurled at teammates.

That builds team chemistry, according to Rockford IceHogs coach Jared Nightingale.

“Hockey is an emotional sport — I think it’s good,” Nightingale said. “I saw a couple players going at it. It’s not always a bad thing. I know we’re all waiting to play against something other than your own teammates. That brings teams together.”

The Hawks ran five-on-five drills to close out the second practice Thursday. Forward AJ Spellacy delivered a big hit on Aidan Thompson. While skating to the other side, defenseman Taige Harding’s skate inadvertently cut Spellacy on the cheek. Spellacy then punched Thompson in the back of the head on his way to the

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