The Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago’s WGN Radio AM-720 announced today that they have agreed on a five-year broadcast rightsholder extension. The agreement will keep Blackhawks hockey on the 50,000-watt radio powerhouse through the conclusion of the 2023-24 National Hockey League season. WGN Radio has been the flagship station for the Blackhawks since the start of the 2008-09 campaign, a partnership that united two historic Chicago institutions.
“The Chicago Blackhawks take great pride in the strong relationship we have developed with WGN Radio over the last eight years,” said Blackhawks President & CEO John McDonough. “Today’s announcement is yet another example of the special partnership that our players, coaches, executives and front office have with the entire staff at WGN Radio.