Article updated: 9/11/2012 2:36 PM

Blackhawks sign defenseman Rozsival

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Former Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Michal Rozsival (32), here battling Andrew Shaw in the 2012 playoffs, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Blackhawks.

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Former Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Michal Rozsival, shown here sprawled on the ice, might remember this hit by Blackhawks right winger Jimmy Hayes in the playoffs. Rozsival has agreed to a one-year contract with the Blackhawks.

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Veteran defenseman Michal Rozsival, 34, has agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, team officials announced Tuesday.With the Phoenix Coyotes last season, Rozsival (ROH-zih-vahl, MEE-khahl) recorded 13 points (G, 12A), 34 penalty minutes and a +8 plus/minus rating in 54 regular-season games.