WGN, Blackhawks Ink Five-Year Broadcast Extension

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, January 15, 2013 | 5:43pm CT

WGN-AM/Chicago and the Chicago Blackhawks have agreed on a five-year broadcast rightsholder extension. The agreement will keep Blackhawks hockey on the 50kw outlet through the conclusion of the 2018-19 National Hockey League season. WGN Radio has been the flagship station for the Blackhawks since the start of the 2008-09 campaign.

"The Chicago Blackhawks and WGN Radio have forged a special relationship since the partnership began in 2008 and we are proud and honored to be able grow that even further thanks to today's great news," said Blackhawks President/CEO John McDonough. "WGN Radio has broadcasted countless memories and hallmark moments for our organization and fans over the past few years and we are excited for what the future holds. We thank everyone at station for their tremendous support."

"We are proud to extend our relationship with the Blackhawks and bring the excitement of hockey play-by-play to our listeners," said WGN DOS/Interim General Manager Jeff Hill. "The fast pace of the broadcasts provide an incomparable energy and we look forward to delivering the best hockey broadcasts for the next six years."