WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week by talking about Frank Nazar’s NHL debut and his immediate impact on the Hawks and his teammates. Then Joe talks about the Coyotes leaving Arizona for Utah and takes your name ideas for the new team. Joe wraps the show with producer Jack Heinrich’s Last Thoughts from around NHL.

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Joe Brand and Troy Murray recap the Blackhawks’ hard-working effort despite the loss and what to look forward to in the season finale against the Kings. Later on, hear from defensemen Seth Jones, forward Ryan Donato, and head coach Luke Richardson.

The Blackhawks wrap up the 2023-24 season in Los Angeles to take on the Kings on Thursday, April 18th. WGN Radio’s coverage begins at 9 pm with Joe Brand’s Pregame Show, then John Wiedeman with Troy Murray on the call at 9:30 pm.

Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights – April 16th, 2024.

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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes – April 14th, 2024.

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Joe Brand recaps the 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Joe Brand and Troy Murray recap the loss and discuss Frank Nazar’s NHL debut and the decision to bring him into the NHL with just 3 games left in the season. Later, they talk about the future of the Blackhawks and their young players that are on the roster with the promise of more to come in the upcoming NHL draft. To conclude the show, we hear from Frank Nazar, Luke Richardson, and Lukas Reichel.

The Blackhawks play the first of their last two games on Tuesday April 16th, in Las Vegas. WGN Radio’s coverage begins at 8:30pm  with Joe Brand’s Pregame Show, then John Wiedeman with Troy Murray on the call at 9 pm.

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 5-1 loss to the Nashville Predators. Joe and Troy Murray discuss Nashville’s season so far and what has helped inspire them to make this playoff run. Then, Darren Pang joins the crew to continue this discussion and highlight some key additions that the Predators have made this year to create a winning formula. Later, hear postgame audio from Ethan Del Mastro, Connor Murphy, and Luke Richardson.

The Blackhawks remain at home to continue their final homestand of the year on Sunday, April 14th to host the Carolina Hurricanes. WGN Radio’s coverage starts at 4:30 pm with Joe Brand’s Pregame Show, then John Wiedeman with Troy Murray on the call at 5 pm.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators – April 12th, 2024.

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Chicago Blackhawks Radio play-by-play announcer John Wiedeman joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Blackhawks agreeing to extend their broadcast relationship with WGN Radio along with Blackhawks Radio analyst Troy Murray. Weideman discusses what that news means for Chicago and WGN Radio listeners.

Blackhawks Radio analyst Troy Murray joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to talk about the team agreeing to an extension with WGN Radio. The Hawks lost to the St. Louis Blues 5-2 last night, but it wasn’t all bad news. Troy and his broadcast partner, John Wiedeman, announced the extension during the broadcast. During his conversation with Bob and Dave, Troy talks about why Blackhawks fans should be optimistic about the future and takes time to thank the people who worked behind the scenes to get the extension done.

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ loss to the St. Louis Blues. Joe and Troy Murray talk about the Hawks’ slow start and the solid play of goalie Arvid Soderblom coming off the bench in relief of goalie Petr Mrazek and the announcement the Blackhawks and WGN Radio agreeing to a three-year broadcast rightsholder extension. Later on, hear from forwards Landon Slaggert and Jason Dickinson and the head coach Luke Richardson.

The Blackhawks return home to start their final homestand of the year on Friday, April 12th to host the Nashville Predators. WGN Radio’s coverage starts at 7 pm with Joe Brand’s Pregame Show, then John Wiedeman with Troy Murray on the call at 7:30 pm.