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Highlights: Chicago Blackhawks 4 – Pittsburgh Penguins 2 – 10/10/23
October 11, 2023 03:52Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins – October 10, 2023 Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights
Blackhawks win season opener against Penguins 4-2
October 11, 2023 03:36Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’4-2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the season opener. Joe and Troy Murray talk about the hardworking performance by the Hawks with a come-from-behind victory. Later on, hear some thoughts on the new lineup from callers, The Blackhawks continue their road trip in Boston against the Bruins, Tomorrow October 11th. […]
What should we expect from Connor Bedard?
October 10, 2023 21:22Chicago Blackhawks Pre and Post-game host Joe Brand joins John Williams to talk about the upcoming season, the expectations of highly regarded rookie Connor Bedard, and if he thinks the team has enough to make a playoff run.
Blackhawks Live 10/9/23: Connor Bedard and other young players are ready for a new era of Blackhawks hockey
October 10, 2023 02:07The 2023-24 Chicago Blackhawks season is here and WGN Radio’s Joe Brand is back for another year of Blackhawks Live! Joe and Producer Jack Heinrich talk about why they are excited for the upcoming year and why the Hawks should be more competitive this year. Later on, Chicago Blackhawks forward Lukas Reichel joins Joe to […]
For Lukas Reichel, playing for the Blackhawks is a dream come true
October 10, 2023 02:05Chicago Blackhawks Forward Lukas Reichel joins Joe Brand to talk about his focus on his body and weight in the offseason, why playing for the Blackhawks is a dream come true, and more!
Blackhawks Postgame Show – Blackhawks at Blues: Hawks fall short in preseason finale to Blues 5-3
October 08, 2023 03:54Kevin Wells recaps the Blackhawks’ 5-3 loss to the Blues in the preseason finale. Kevin and Troy Murray talk about final roster cuts and look ahead to the regular season. Later on, hear thoughts from Mackenize Entwistle, Cole Guttman, and Arvid Soderblom. The Blackhawks kick off the regular season on Tuesday, October 10th in Pittsburgh […]
Highlights: St. Louis Blues 5 – Chicago Blackhawks 3 – 10/7/23
October 08, 2023 03:54Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues – 10/7/23 Box score | Recap | Video highlights
Highlights: Minnesota Wild 3 – Chicago Blackhawks 2 – SO – 10/5/23
October 06, 2023 03:33Chicago Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild – October 5, 2023 Box score | Recap | Video highlights
Bedard scores first goal in 4-2 victory against Red Wings
October 04, 2023 04:06Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 4-2 win over bitter rivals the Detroit Red Wings in Preseason game number three. Troy Murray joins Joe to discuss some of the positive takeaways from tonight’s game, we hear from defenseman Wyatt Kaiser early on in the Postgame show, and later on we hear comments from winger Corey Perry, […]
Highlights: Chicago Blackhawks 4 – Detroit Red Wings 2 – 10/3/23
October 04, 2023 03:37Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings – October 3, 2023 Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights
Highlights: Minnesota Wild 3 – Chicago Blackhawks 2 – OT – 9/30/23
October 01, 2023 05:22Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild – September 30, 2023 Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights
Blackhawks Postgame Show – Blackhawks at Wild: Hawks rally late but fall short to Wild in overtime 3-2
October 01, 2023 05:21Jack Heinrich recaps the Blackhawks’ 3-2 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild preseason game number two. Troy Murray joins Jack to give his thoughts on how the young prospects looked in NHL game action and why this experience is so important for them. The Blackhawks come home to face the rival Detriot Red Wings on […]
First preseason game ends in 2-1 OT win
September 29, 2023 04:06Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 2-1 overtime win against the St. Louis Blues. Joe and Troy Murray break down the first game of the preseason, as well as their opinions on the new drafts and how they performed tonight and we hear from winger Nick Lardis and some fans who called in to share their thoughts […]
Highlights: Chicago Blackhawks 2 – St. Louis Blues 1 – OT – 9/28/23
September 29, 2023 03:54Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues – September 28, 2023 Box score | Recap | Video highlights
Blackhawks preseason begins Thursday
September 28, 2023 03:15Joe Brand breaks down the Blackhawks lines and early impressions from training camp as the preseason starts Thursday at the United Center. You can hear the preseason opener, Blackhawks vs. St. Louis, Thursday beginning at 7:30pm CT on WGN Radio 720 and our digital streams.
Joe Brand on day one of Blackhawks training camp
September 21, 2023 21:29Chicago Blackhawks Pre and Post-game host Joe Brand joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Chicago Blackhawks as they take to the ice for day one of training camp and what fans have to look forward to with the NHL’s most-anticipated rookie, Connor Bedard. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow […]
‘It sealed everything he could have dreamed of’ – Caley Chelios on Chris Chelios number retirement
September 20, 2023 18:59Caley Chelios tells Joe Brand how she helped the Blackhawks surprise Chris with a number retirement announcement.
The Blackhawks won’t have a captain this season
September 20, 2023 00:30Blackhawks training camp kicks off this week and Joe Brand discusses what Kyle Davidson had to say about the upcoming year.
Rocky Wirtz: Honoring the Legacy
August 09, 2023 17:37Listen on-demand to the public event hosted by the Wirtz Family and the Chicago Blackhawks to honor the legacy of late Chairman W. Rockwell “Rocky” Wirtz. The event took place at the United Center, was hosted by Darren Pang, and featured remarks by Pat Foley, Chris Chelios, Rob Johnson, Marián Hossa and Brent Seabrook. WGN […]
‘He was a part of this’: Troy Murray on the late Rocky Wirtz
August 02, 2023 01:16Legendary hockey player and broadcaster Troy Murray joins John Landecker to discuss the impact Rocky Wirtz had on the Blackhawks organization from mending relationships between fans, former players, and the team to putting the Blackhawks on television. Tory expounds on his broadcasting career as well. Listen below to listen to the full discussion and some […]
John Wiedeman remembers how much Stanley Cup wins meant to Rocky Wirtz
August 01, 2023 15:30Blackhawks Radio play-by-play announcer John Wiedeman joins Bob Sirott to talk about his personal experiences with Rocky Wirtz, how much the Stanley Cup wins meant to him, and details for Rocky Wirtz’s memorial at the United Center. To find out more details about the event, click here.
Troy Murray on the legacy of Rocky Wirtz
July 31, 2023 22:02Blackhawks Radio color analyst Troy Murray joins Lisa Dent to talk about the passing of Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz and how his untimely death may impact the future of the Blackhawks organization. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Wintrust Business Minute: Danny Wirtz named chairman and president of Wirtz Corporation
July 31, 2023 18:50Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The board of Wirtz Corporation has made Danny Wirtz the chairman and president of the company following the death of his father Rocky Wirtz. The succession was approved over the weekend. He’ll take over leadership of a liquor distributorship, vintage apartment […]
Joe Brand remembers Rocky Wirtz – The man who brought 3 NHL Stanley Cup Championships to Chicago
July 26, 2023 23:40Chicago Blackhawks Pre and Post-game host Joe Brand joins Lisa Dent to talk about the life and legacy of chairman and principal owner of the Chicago Blackhawks Rocky Wirtz who passed away at the age of 70. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Dave Eanet and John Landecker share thoughts on the passing of Rocky Wirtz
July 26, 2023 00:49Dave Eanet and John Landecker reflect on the legacy of Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz.
Remembering Rocky Wirtz
July 26, 2023 00:17Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz, who died today at the age of 70, had been a guest on WGN Radio and wgnradio.com many times over the years. Here are a couple of those segments: With Steve Dale in December 2019, talking about his book, The Breakaway, as well as offering insight into his family business […]
Joe Brand on Connor Bedard’s $13.35 million contract
July 17, 2023 23:46Joe Brand discusses Bedard's three-year contract and the excitement surrounding him.
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson on drafting Connor Bedard
June 29, 2023 16:35Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson joins Bob Sirott to talk about the team’s number one draft pick, Connor Bedard. Kyle discusses day two of the draft and the upcoming Blackhawks schedule. Plus, Kyle talks about going viral after “bamboozling” podcasters in Nashville.
Blackhawks draft Connor Bedard and Oliver Moore in 1st Round of 2023 NHL Draft
June 29, 2023 14:44Hear from Connor Bedard and Kyle Davidson as Joe Brand breaks down the first day of the NHL draft.
Broadcaster Darren Pang on returning to Chicago to join the Blackhawks
June 29, 2023 00:49Darren Pang, the new TV analyst for the Chicago Blackhawks joins Lisa Dent to talk about returning to Chicago where he started his career, what it’s like coming back with the Blackhawks, having the 1st overall pick in the NHL Draft, and what to expect for the 2023-2024 season. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on […]
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson on winning the NHL draft lottery
May 12, 2023 00:38Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson joins Lisa Dent to talk about winning the NHL draft lottery and owning the No. 1 overall pick in 2023. Davidson also talks about what winning the draft lottery means for rebuilding the team. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Joe Brand on the Chicago Blackhawks winning the NHL draft lottery
May 10, 2023 01:26Chicago Blackhawks Pre and Post-game host Joe Brand joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Chicago Blackhawks winning the NHL draft lottery and the right to pick 17-year-old forward Connor Bedard. Brand talks about what it means for the future of the franchise, and the fans. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]
Chicago Blackhawks win NHL Draft Lottery
May 09, 2023 12:43Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks winning the 2023 Draft Lottery with sound from General Manager Kyle Davidson and prospect Kevin Korchinski.
Blackhawks Live 4/17/23: The 2022-23 season signals an end of an era in Blackhawks history
April 18, 2023 01:17On the final Blackhawks Live of the 2022-23 season WGN Radio’s Joe Brand puts a bow on the season and says goodbye to The Captain, Jonathan Toews. Joe then looks at who the next Captain could be for the Hawks. Later on, Mike Folta, Rockford IceHogs Play by Play Announcer, joins Joe to talk about the […]
What to expect from the Rockford IceHogs in the Calder Cup Playoffs
April 18, 2023 01:15Mike Folta, Rockford IceHogs Play by Play Announcer, joins Joe Brand to talk about the IceHogs and their chances in the upcoming Calder Cup Playoffs.
Kurt Busch with Blackhawks broadcast sharing Chicago roots and NASCAR Street Race!
April 15, 2023 16:30NASCAR Champion Kurt Busch stops by the broadcast booth before a Blackhawks game while in town on a whirlwind tour of Chicago sports. Kurt talks with Joe Brand, John Wiedeman and Troy Murray and shares Chicago area roots and love for Chicago sports and WGN as he fills us in on all the racing action […]
Jonathan Toews joins John Wiedeman and Troy Murray one last time
April 14, 2023 19:08During the 2nd intermission of his last game with the Chicago Blackhawks, Captain Jonathan Toews joined the WGN Radio broadcast team of John Wiedeman and Troy Murray one final time.
Highlights: Philadelphia Flyers 5 – Chicago Blackhawks 4 – OT – 4/13/23
April 14, 2023 04:24Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers – April 13, 2023 Box score | Recap | Video highlights
Blackhawks Postgame Show – Captain Jonathan Toews last game ends in a hard-fought loss
April 14, 2023 04:06Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 5-4 OT loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. This is the last time we will see Toews in a Hawks jersey. Joe, Troy, and John reminisce on the 16-year career Jonathan Toews has had as a Blackhawk.
What will you remember most about Blackhawks great Jonathan Toews?
April 13, 2023 23:25WGN Sports Director Dave Eanet and Chicago Blackhawks Pre and Post-game host Joe Brand join John Williams to talk about today’s announcement that tonight will be Jonathan Toews’ last game as a Chicago Blackhawk. What do you remember most about Captain Serious?
Quick reaction: Toews’ last game
April 13, 2023 19:38In his end-of-the-year presser, Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson announced tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers will be Jonathan Toews’ last with the Chicago Blackhawks. Joe Brand reacts to the news.
Blackhawks Live 4/12/23: What the win against the Penguins means for the draft lottery
April 13, 2023 02:07On this week’s Blackhawks Live, WGN Radio’s Joe Brand talks about what the win over the Penguins means for the Hawks lottery hopes and why he understands Hawks fans frustration with the win. Then Joe talks about if tomorrow will be Captain Jonathan Toews’ last game in a Blackhawks sweater. Later on, Mike Gapski, Chicago […]
Legendary athletic trainer Mike Gapski retiring after 36 seasons with the Blackhawks
April 13, 2023 02:07Mike Gapski, Chicago Blackhawks Head Athletic Trainer, joins Joe Brand to take a look back at his career, what he is looking forward to in his retirement, and more!
Blackhawks Postgame Show – Blackhawks at Penguins: Mrazek shuts down Penguins’ playoff hopes
April 12, 2023 03:20Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 5-2 win over the Penguins. Joe and Troy Murray breakdown the fantastic performance from goalie Petr Mrazek and the Hawks as a team. Later on, hear thoughts from Mrazek and head coach Luke Richardson. The Blackhawks wrap up the 2022-23 season on Thursday, April 13th to host the Philadelphia Flyers. WGN […]
Highlights: Chicago Blackhawks 5 – Pittsburgh Penguins 2 – 4/11/23
April 12, 2023 03:14Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins – April 11, 2023 Box score | Recap | Video highlights
Highlights: Minnesota Wild 4 – Chicago Blackhawks 2 – 4/10/23
April 11, 2023 05:08Chicago Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild – April 10, 2023 Box score | Recap | Video highlights
Blackhawks Postgame Show – Blackhawks vs Wild: Blackhawks fall 4-2 after Wild call
April 11, 2023 04:53Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Troy Murray joins Joe to break down the loss as well as an unexpected call during the game. Later on, hear postgame thoughts from head coach Luke Richardson, defenseman Connor Murphy, and left winger Anders Bjork. The Blackhawks are away Tuesday, April 11th to […]
Highlights: Seattle Kraken 7 – Chicago Blackhawks 3 – 4/8/23
April 09, 2023 06:21Chicago Blackhawks at Seattle Kraken – April 8, 2023 Box score | Recap | Video highlights
Blackhawks Postgame Show – Blackhawks at Kraken: Blackhawks wrap road trip with loss to Kraken
April 09, 2023 05:57Kevin Powell recaps the Blackhawks’ 7-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken. Joe Brand joins Kevin to break down the game as well as left wing Lukas Reichel’s final performance with the team before heading back to Rockford. Later on, hear postgame thoughts from head coach Luke Richardson, Lukas Reichel, and defenseman Seth Jones. The Blackhawks […]
Blackhawks Postgame Show – Blackhawks at Canucks: Alex Stalock shines but it’s not enough; Hawks shutout 3-0
April 07, 2023 06:30Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 3-0 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Joe and Troy Murray talk about Alex Stalock and the Blackhawks’ really solid effort in the defeat. Later on, hear postgame thoughts from Seth Jones, Jason Dickinson, and head coach Luke Richardson. The Blackhawks’ conclude their road trip on Saturday, April 8th to take […]