Chicago Blackhawks

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week off by giving a positive Connor Bedard update and that the Blackhawks are hoping for Bedard to return to practice and game action next week. Then Joe talks about some of the top prospects in the NHL Draft.

Later on, Kenny Albert, play-by-play voice of the New York Rangers, TNT, and Fox Sports, joins Joe to talk about his new book, A Mic for All Seasons, what it is like to call the 4 major sports, and more!  

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers. Joe and Troy discuss the Blackhawks competitive first period to start the game, with Alex Vlasic giving the good guys a 1-0 lead. Hawks went on to surrender three unanswered goals but came crawling back with two 3rd period goals to tie the game late. When it was all said and done, The Hawks missed that finishing touch when Mika Zibanejad sealed the deal in overtime, taking down the Blackhawks 4-3.

The Blackhawks homestand continues on Tuesday, February 13th, as they host the Vancouver Canucks. WGN Radio’s coverage starts at 7:00 pm with Joe Brand’s Pregame Show, then John Wiedeman with Troy Murray on the call at 7:30 pm.

Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers, February 9th, 2024

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Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Joe and Troy Murray discuss the Blackhawks poor start to the game, and their struggle to find a consistent offense. Later, Joe is joined by Chris Vosters to talk about the Foligno brothers and the fight between Marcus Foligno and Jarred Tinordi.

The Blackhawks’ homestand continues on Friday, February 9th as they host the New York Rangers. WGN Radio’s coverage starts at 7:00 pm with Joe Brand’s Pregame Show, then John Wiedeman with Troy Murray on the call at 7:30 pm.

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild – February 7th, 2024

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Co-founder and one of the driving forces for The Barn Hockey Bar on Odgen, Spencer Montgomery joins Joe Brand to talk about WGN’s upcoming event at The Barn on February 25th before Chris Chelios’ number retirement with Joe Brand and Kevin Powell. Then Spencer talks about how The Barn got started and what they have to offer for Blackhawks and hockey fans! The Barn Hockey Bar is a slapshot away from the United Center and is located at 1659 W. Ogden. For more information on menus, events and more go to https://www.barnhockeybar.com/

Later on, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones joins Joe to talk about why he thinks the Blackhawks are close to turning it around on the offensive end, how his leadership has evolved, and more! Joe wraps the show with producer Jack Heinrich’s news from around the NHL.