Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks at LA Kings – April 18th, 2024 Game Recap | Box Score | Video Highlights

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 […]

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 […]

Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights – April 16th, 2024. Game Recap | Box Score | Video Highlights

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes – April 14th, 2024. Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

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 […]

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 […]

Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators – April 12th, 2024. Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

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. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow […]

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 […]

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 […]

Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues– April 10th, 2024. Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

At the the start of tonight’s Chicago Blackhawks broadcast from St. Louis, Troy Murray and John Wiedeman announced that the Chicago Blackhawks and WGN Radio have agreed to a three-year broadcast rightsholder extension: Chicago Blackhawks games can be heard on AM 720, online at wgnradio.com, on the WGN Radio and Chicago Blackhawks apps, smart speakers, […]

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts off this week by talking about the Blackhawks up and down weekend against the Stars and the Wild. Then Joe talks about Lukas Reichel joining a line with Connor Bedard and Philipp Kurashev and how that can look going forward. Later on, Dante DeCarria, ,roadcaster for the Regina Pats, joins […]

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 4-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Joe and Troy Murray talk about the intensity Seth Jones brought to the game as well as the missing energy after the Hawks’ win over the Dallas Stars. Later on, hear interviews with Colin Blackwell, Jaycob Megna, and head coach Luke Richardson. The Blackhawks […]

Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks – April 7th, 2024. Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks – April 6th, 2024 Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

Andy Masur recaps the Blackhawks victory over the Dallas Stars, denying their 9th straight victory 3-2 The Hawks started slow to begin the game but caught a flame in the second period, scoring three straight times at the United Center, led by Connor Bedard, Andreas Athanasiou, and Seth Jones. Petr Mrazek surrendered two more goals […]

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders. Joe and Troy Murray talk about the Blackhawks solid effort and look ahead to their return to the United Center this weekend. Later on, hear from forwards Connor Bedard and Philipp Kurashev and head coach Luke Richardson. The Blackhawks return home to face […]

Chicago Blackhawks at New York Islanders – April 2nd, 2024. Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this edition of Blackhawks Live by talking about Lukas Reichel and Arvid Soderblom’s good game against the Flyers. Then, Joe talks about Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga using Chelsea Dagger as his walk-out song and talks about Blackhawks and draft prospects playing in the Frozen Four. Joe wraps the show with […]

Joe Brand recaps the 5-1 over the Philadelphia Flyers. Joe and Troy Murray talk about the Hawks big win and Lukas Reichel’s big game in the win. Later on, hear postgame thoughts from forwards Lukas Reichel and Nick Foligno and head coach Luke Richardson. The Blackhawks wrap up their 3 game road trip on Tuesday […]

Chicago Blackhawks at Philadelphia Flyers – March 30th, 2024. Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

Andy Masur recaps the Blackhawks’ 2-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Andy and Joe Brand talk about the Hawks being unable to overcome a slow start in this one. Later on, hear from head coach Luke Richardson, forward Ryan Donato, and defensemen Kevin Korchinski. The Blackhawks continue their road trip on Saturday, March 30th when […]

Chicago Blackhawks at Ottawa Senators – March 28th, 2024 Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

Kevin Powell, filling in for Joe Brand who was on the call tonight with Troy Murray, recaps the Blackhawks’ 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. Kevin and Troy Murray discuss the Blackhawks’ rookies that are really pulling more than their weight this season and the incredible team effort by the Hawks. Kevin and Troy are […]

Calgary Flames at Chicago Blackhawks – March 26th, 2024 Box score | Recap | Video highlights

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this edition of Blackhawks Live by talking about the bag skate Luke Richardson put the team through today at practice and the message he sent to the team that they need a full 60-minute effort to consistently compete. Later on, Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato joins Joe Brand to talk about […]

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 5-4 come-from-behind OT victory over the San Jose Sharks. Joe and Troy Murray discuss the Blackhawks’ rollercoaster game from the bad start to the team fighting to get the win. Later on, hear postgame thoughts from defensemen Seth Jones, forward Ryan Donato, and head coach Luke Richardson. The Blackhawks return […]

Chicago Blackhawks @ San Jose Sharks March 23rd, 2024 Game Recap | Box Score | Video Highlights

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 4-0 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Joe and Troy Murray discuss the Hawks’ disappointing result and what the Hawks need fix heading into San Jose to wrap up the road trip. Later on, hear from head coach Luke Richardson and forward Tyler Johnson. The Blackhawks wrap up their 3 game […]

Chicago Blackhawks at Anaheim – March 21st, 2024 Recap | Box Score | Video Highlights

Jack Heinrich talks with Joe Brand to discuss the effort by the young players on the Hawks during a dominating performance by the Kings. Later, hear postgame audio from Seth Jones, Phillipp Kurashev, and Luke Richardson. The Blackhawks hit the road on Tuesday, March 21st to face the Anaheim Duckss. WGN Radio’s coverage starts at […]

Chicago Blackhawks at Los Angeles Kings – March 19th, 2024 Game Recap | Box Score | Video Highlights

WGN Radio’s Jack Heinrich (in for Joe Brand) begins this edition of Blackhawks Live by talking about the team’s recent stretch of games and the energy in the United Center over St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Then, Jack highlights the stellar play of Philipp Kurashev. Later, Jack discusses the improvement of Lukas Reichel and Kevin Korchinski […]

Kevin Wells recaps the Blackhawks’ 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Kevin and Joe Brand chat with Blackhawks newcomer Landon Slaggert, and discuss what the mentality needs to be going forward. Later, hear postgame audio from Lukas Reichel, Luke Richardson, and Kevin Korchinski. The Blackhawks hit the road on Tuesday, March 19th to face […]

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Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 5-0 loss to the the Los Angeles Kings. Joe and Troy Murray discuss the Hawks’ slow start, including a lack of preparedness paired with a poor outing from Arvid Söderblom. Joe also gives his thoughts on Landon Slaggert’s first NHL appearance, and we hear postgame audio from the newcomer. Additionally, […]

Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings – March 15th, 2024. Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 7-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks. Joe and Troy Murray welcome Andreas Athanasiou into the booth for a post game interview for his thoughts on the game. After the break, Joe fields some calls from our listeners. Overall opinion: It was a fun night at the United Center The Blackhawks remain […]

Chicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks – March 12th, 2024 Box score | Recap | Video highlights

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this edition of Blackhawks Live by talking about the signing of prospect Landon Slaggert to an entry-level contract and what that means for the roster crunch that could be coming later this week. Then, Joe talks about Colin Blackwell’s hat trick against the Arizona Coyotes and gives an outlook on […]

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 7-4 win against the Arizona Coyotes. Joe and Troy Murray discuss the Blackhawks comeback, then have a chat with forward Reese Johnson about the game’s positive takeaways. Later, Joe shares thoughts on Connor Bedard and the Calder Trophy race. The Blackhawks remain at home on Tuesday, March 12th to host the […]

Chicago Blackhawks vs Arizona Coyotes – March 10th, 2024. Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

Chicago Blackhawks at Washington Capitals – March 9th, 2024. Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. Joe and Troy Murray discuss what went wrong for the Hawks and how they can bounce back tomorrow against the Coyotes. Later on, hear from defensemen Nikita Zaitsev, forward Tyler Johnson, and head coach Luke Richardson. The Blackhawks return home from their 3-game road trip […]

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ quiet trade deadline and other updates from GM Kyle Davidson’s post-trade deadline press conference. Later on, Chicago Blackhawks forward Philipp Kurashev joins Joe to talk about playing with Connor Bedard, his great play this season, how his dad got him into hockey, and more! Joe wraps the show […]

Chicago Blackhawks at Arizona Coyotes – March 5th, 2024. Box score | Recap | Video highlights

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 5-2 win to the Arizona Coyotes. Joe and Troy discuss the Blackhawks’ first win on the road since November. They break down some of the key moments and the incredible effort from goaltender Arvid Söderblom. Later on we hear some postgame sound from defenseman Seth Jones, Connor Bedard, and head […]

Chicago Blackhawks at Colorado Avalance – March 4th, 2024 Box score | Recap | Video Highlights

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 5-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Joe and Troy discuss the Blackhawks’ seventh straight loss. We hear comments from some listeners. After that, we hear some postgame sound from a few of the players and Head Coach Luke Richardson. The Blackhawks hit the road on Tuesday, March 5th to take […]

Legendary NHL 3-time Stanley Cup Champion and Hockey Hall of Famer Marian Hossa joins Lisa Dent to talk about his time playing with the Chicago Blackhawks and how you can attend Intimate Night with Hockey Hall of Famer Marian Hossa & Friends Thursday, March 14th, at Theater on the Lake. Proceeds from the tickets sales […]

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 5-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Joe, Troy Murray and Darren Pang discuss the Blackhawks’ mentality and how it can be so hard to gain momentum after an early setback. Then, Joe answers calls from WGN Radio listeners who share some strong opinions regarding Seth Jones. Later, hear postgame […]

Chicago Blackhawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets – March 2nd, 2024 Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 5-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Joe and Troy Murray discuss the frustration that the Blackhawks players were showing on the ice. Then, we hear audio from Andrés Tejeda highlighting Lukas Reichel’s return to Rockford. Later, we hear postgame audio from Jarred Tinordi, Reese Johnson, and Luke Richardson. The Blackhawks […]

Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche – February 29th, 2024 Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand recaps the biggest and busiest day of the Blackhawks’ season last night from Chris Chelios getting his number retired to Patrick Kane’s return to the United Center to Kane’s game-winner in overtime. Joe shares stories and audio from last night’s star-studded game. Joe wraps the show with producer Jack Heinrich’s news […]

Sports anchors Joe Brand and Kevin Powell are live from The Barn Hockey Bar in honor of Chris Chelios jersey retirement ceremony at the United Center before the Chicago Blackhawks take on the returning Patrick Kane and the Detroit Red Wings. This broadcast brought to you by El Bandido Yankee Tequila.

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks 3-2 OT loss to the Red Wings on Chris Chelios jersey retirement night. It was a memorable night with Chris Chelios getting his jersey raised to the rafters and the return of Showtime Patrick Kane to the United Center. The Hawks took a late lead deep into the 3rd period […]

Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings – February 25th, 2024 Box Score | Game Recap | Video Highlights

Steve Dale is joined by legendary hockey broadcaster Mike “Doc” Emrick to discuss his love for pets. Emrick The return of Patrick Kane this evening as he returns to the United Center as a Detriot Red Wing for his first matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago on Chris Chelios day. Doc discussed his NHL […]

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks 3-2 OT loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Joe and Troy discuss the disappointing loss tonight and how the Hawks worked to come back from their deficit. We hear some postgame audio from coach Richardson and some callers who were disappointed in Bedard’s effort. The Blackhawks remain home to take on […]

Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets – February 23rd, 2024 Box Score | Game Recap | Video Highlights

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. Joe and Troy discuss the disappointing loss tonight. The Flyers did a good job of jamming up opportunities for the Blackhawks. Joe is joined by Chris Vosters to share his thoughts on how the Hawks did. We hear some postgame sound from Colin Blackwell […]

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers, February 21st, 2024 Box Score | Game Recap | Video Highlights

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week off by talking about the big game coming up on Sunday where the Blackhawks will retire Chris Chelios number 7 and Patrick Kane’s return to the United Center for the first time as a visitor. Then Joe talks about the great play from Philipp Kurashev and the chemistry he […]

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Connor Bedard showed out, picking up again in the 3rd with two goals. Joe reads a few texts from the text line and takes a few calls. Later on we hear from Nick Foligno, Anthony Beauvillier and Luke Richardson. The Blackhawks head back home […]

Chicago Blackhawks at Carolina Hurricanes – February 19th, 2024 Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators, snapping an 8-game losing streak. Connor Bedard showed out, picking up three points in the victory adding one. goal, and one assist. Bedard added another goal in the third period but was overturned due to offsides on the play. It was Jason Dickinson putting […]

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Ottawa Senators – February 17th, 2024. Box Score | Game Recap | Video Highlights

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 4-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Joe, Troy Murray and Darren Pang discuss the decision to bring back Connor Bedard tonight and how his play has such a positive impact on the game. Later, we hear postgame audio from Connor Bedard and Luke Richardson. The Blackhawks are back at the […]

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins – February 15th, 2024 Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 4-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Joe and Troy Murray talk about the slow start to the game and how they had a last minute burst of energy that didn’t get the job done. After the first break we hear from a few callers and their opinions from the phone and […]

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks, February 13th, 2024 Box Score | Game Recap | Video Highlights

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, […]

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 […]

Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers, February 9th, 2024 Box Score | Game Recap | Video Highlights

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’ […]

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild – February 7th, 2024 Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

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 […]

WGN Radio’s Joe Brand starts this week off by talking about the Blackhawks’ scoring struggles on their last road trip. But, their hard-working efforts didn’t waver even if the shots weren’t going in. Then Joe gives his evaluation of the pros and cons of the Blackhawks’ season so far. Later on, Mike Folta, Rockford IceHogs play-by-play announcer, […]

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 1-0 loss to the Calgary Flames. Joe and Troy Murray talk yet again about the Blackhawks’ great effort but offensive struggles as they wrap up their pre-All-Star Break schedule. Later on, hear from defensemen Kevin Korchinski, forward Taylor Raddysh, and head coach Luke Richardson. The Blackhawks return from the All-Star break […]

Chicago Blackhawks at Calgary Flames – January 27, 2024 Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 3-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Joe and Troy Murray talk about how the Blackhawks’ effort is there but they just can’t find the goals. Later on, hear from forward Mackenzie Entwistle, defensemen Isaak Phillips, and head coach Luke Richardson. The Blackhawks wrap up the pre-all-star break schedule in Calgary […]

Chicago Blackhawks at Edmonton Oilers – January 25, 2024 Box Score | Recap | Video Highlights

Joe Brand recaps the Blackhawks’ 6-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken. Joe and Troy Murray talk about the great goaltending the Hawks faced tonight and how to prepare for a quick turnaround tomorrow against the red-hot Oilers. Later on, hear postgame thoughts from forwards Joey Anderson and Philipp Kurashev and head coach Luke Richardson. The Blackhawks […]