Blackhawks' Bolland undergoes surgery

CHICAGO, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Chicago Blackhawks center Dave Bolland underwent successful surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back, the team said Tuesday.

The announcement said the surgery was performed by Dr. Richard Fessler at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, under the supervision of Blackhawks head team physician Dr. Michael Terry.

"Dave underwent minimally invasive surgery today for a herniated disk," Terry said. "The surgery went well and we anticipate a full recovery. He should be back in 12-to-16 weeks."

Bolland, 23, has notched four assists, six points and 14 penalty minutes in 13 games this season. The Mimico, Ontario, native has appeared in 134 regular-season games over parts of the last four seasons with the Blackhawks, recording 70 points (25 goals, 45 assists) and 94 penalty minutes.