Chicago, IL (October 2, 2019) – NBC Sports Chicago – THE NEW EXCLUSIVE HOME of the Blackhawks, Bulls, and White Sox – ushers in a new era of Blackhawks hockey with the most games on one network in Chicago sports history, which includes live streaming of EVERY GAME and surrounding game coverage to authenticated subscribers via NBCSportsChicago.com and the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app (fans located anywhere in the U.S. can download MyTeams for free on iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store), along with its most expansive digital/social coverage to date and much more!
NBC Sports Chicago will carry the first game of the 2019-20 Blackhawks regular season on Friday, Oct. 4 as the Blackhawks will face the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2019 NHL Global Series™ game LIVE from the O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic. Expanded game day coverage begins with a special, ONE-HOUR edition of Blackhawks Pregame Live presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com at 12 NOON CT (taking place at the Blackhawks Official Watch Party at WestEnd, 1326 W. Madison St. in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood), featuring veteran Blackhawks expert/multi-platform host Pat Boyle with pregame analysis to be provided by Blackhawks legend/U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer Eddie Olczyk, former Blackhawks standouts Adam Burish and Jamal Mayers, along with the latest team news/player updates from Prague via Blackhawks digital reporter/producer Charlie Roumeliotis.
Face-off is set for 1:00 pm. CT featuring Blackhawks play-by-play announcer/2014 Hockey Hall of Fame Foster Hewitt Memorial Award recipient Pat Foley, along with game analysis provided by former Blackhawks standout/veteran Blackhawks analyst Steve Konroyd (NOTE: Olczyk will join Foley in the broadcast booth for the home opener on Thursday, Oct. 10). Blackhawks Postgame Live presented by Hyundai immediately follows the game, featuring live post-game press conferences, live locker room player interviews, full highlights and complete post-game analysis.
Then, on Thursday, Oct. 10, NBC Sports Chicago will provide Blackhawks fans with expanded, day-long multi-platform coverage for the team’s HOME OPENER, as the Blackhawks host the San Jose Sharks; note the following Home Opener coverage details:
(THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE AFTERNOON/EVENING) – NBC Sports Chicago’s social media outlets will provide fans with a multitude of Opening Night “Sights & Sounds” moments throughout the day featuring detailed cross-platform coverage on Facebook (Facebook.com/NBCSChicago) and Twitter (@NBCSChicago and @NBCSBlackhawks), with additional photos/quick video offerings from ‘NBCSChicago’ via Instagram and Instagram Live. In addition, fans can look forward to special pregame segments on Facebook Live and live Periscope segments on Twitter.
6:00p.m. – SportsTalk Live presented by The Chevy Silverado – Special Opening Night United Center remote edition pre-game discussion & analysis with host David Kaplan and a panel of Blackhawks/NHL experts.
6:30 p.m. – Red Carpet Special – NBC Sports Chicago will be providing fans with exclusive coverage of the Blackhawks players/coaches/ambassadors “Red Carpet” arrival as they get ready to start up the 2019-20 NHL season in style. The “Red Carpet Special” will be hosted by Pat Boyle, who will be joined NBC Sports Chicago’s new Blackhawks home game reporter and season-long, multi-platform contributor Nick Gismondi, a 24-year sports broadcasting veteran who spent the past two seasons as an anchor/reporter for the Vegas Golden Knights on AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain. The “Red Carpet Special” can also be viewed on Facebook Live (Facebook.com/NBCSChicago).
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7:00 p.m. – Blackhawks Pregame Live presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com – Special edition pregame show live from the United Center featuring hosts Pat Boyle, along with former Blackhawks great/three-time Stanley Cup Champion Patrick Sharp, Adam Burish, Steve Konroyd and additional special guests. This edition of Blackhawks Pregame Live will also provide a complete look at the 2019-20 squad featuring player/coaches/VIP interviews, plus Opening Night feature segments, a detailed Blackhawks vs. Sharks player match-up discussion, along with additional in-arena Opening Night reports from Nick Gismondi.
7:30 p.m. – HOME/SEASON OPENER – Chicago Blackhawks vs. San Jose Sharks – Featuring the game call from the Hall of Fame duo of Pat Foley and Eddie Olczyk, along with in-game reports provided by Nick Gismondi.
10:00 p.m. – Blackhawks Postgame Live presented by Hyundai (time approximate.) – Hosted by Boyle, Sharp, Burish and Konroyd, with postgame locker room reports from Gismondi, this Opening Night expanded edition Blackhawks Postgame Live will provide fans with a complete game recap/analysis, plus live post-game press conferences and player interviews.
12:00 a.m. – Blackhawks vs. San Jose (game replay)
In addition, airing TOMORROW NIGHT (Thursday, Oct. 3) at 7:00 p.m. CT, Blackhawks fans can look forward to a special sneak preview of the 2019-20 NHL season with the Blackhawks Season Preview presented ChevyDrivesChicago.com special. Hosted by Boyle and Mayers, along with Roumeliotis, who will deliver the very latest team news/player updates from Prague, the Blackhawks Season Preview special will provide viewers with a detailed season preview analysis, along with a comprehensive look at this year’s Blackhawks roster and all the offseason trades and acquisitions that will have this team primed for a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
(NOTE: This program will also stream live on NBCSportsChicago.com/WatchLive and via the “MyTeams by NBC Sports” app)
In addition to its live stream of every NBC Sports Chicago Blackhawks game telecast, NBCSportsChicago.com will also provide fans with even more exclusive Blackhawks content throughout the season including the following:
- NBCSportsChicago.com will stream EVERY Blackhawks postgame press conference LIVE - providing insider access to head coach Jeremy Colliton addressing the media as it happens – as part of the “Blackhawks Postgame Live” stream.
- Blackhawks digital reporter and producer Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) enters his fifth season covering the team. Fans are also urged to follow @NBCSBlackhawks on Twitter for full team coverage, #AuthenticFan Night updates, fan photos and game day news throughout the 2019-20 NHL campaign.
- Video highlights from every Blackhawks game, including in-game highlights after each period. Pregame interviews from morning skates will also be provided, as well as extensive post-game reaction from the locker room and analysis from the “Blackhawks Postgame Live.”
- “Blackhawks Talk PODCAST” (presented by ChevyDrivesChicago.com) – Featuring Blackhawks expert/multi-platform host Pat Boyle, digital reporter/producer Charlie Roumeliotis, and an array of special guests, NBC Sports Chicago’s popular “Blackhawks Talk” podcast features in-depth Blackhawks discussion on the hottest topics and breaking news throughout the season. Fans can download all of NBC Sports Chicago’s podcasts at NBCSportsChicago.com/podcasts and simply subscribe to them via Apple Podcasts, Google Play or Stitcher. The podcasts can be played on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.
- Blackhawks Talk (NBCSportsChicago.com/Blackhawks) - NBCSportsChicago.com’s high-velocity, real-time, comprehensive Blackhawks news, video features, recaps/previews, and original commentary section, features continually updated insights from the network’s talent, which includes the “Blackhawks Talk PODCAST.”
- Fans can also follow and connect with NBC Sports Chicago’s extensive Blackhawks coverage on Facebook (including numerous “Facebook Live” segments with NBC Sports Chicago talent), Instagram and Instagram Stories at ‘NBCSChicago’
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2019 - 2020 Chicago Blackhawks Schedule
REGULAR SEASON
Fri, Oct 4 1:00 pm @ Philadelphia (in Prague, CZ) SEASON OPENER!
Thu, Oct 10 7:30 pm vs. San Jose HOME OPENER!
Sat, Oct 12 6:00 pm vs. Winnipeg
Mon, Oct 14 7:30 pm vs. Edmonton
Fri, Oct 18 7:30 pm vs. Columbus
Sun, Oct 20 6:00 pm vs. Washington
Tue, Oct 22 7:30 pm vs. Vegas
Thu, Oct 24 7:30 pm vs. Philadelphia
Sat, Oct 26 12:00 pm @ Carolina
Sun, Oct 27 6:00 pm vs. Los Angeles
Tue, Oct 29 7:00 pm @ Nashville
Sat, Nov 2 9:30 pm @ Los Angeles
Sun, Nov 3 7:00 pm @ Anaheim
Tue, Nov 5 9:00 pm @ San Jose NBCSCH+
Thu, Nov 7 7:30 pm vs. Vancouver
Sat, Nov 9 6:00 pm @ Pittsburgh
Sun, Nov 10 6:00 pm vs. Toronto
Sat, Nov 16 7:00 pm @ Nashville NBCSCH+
Sun, Nov 17 6:00 pm vs. Buffalo
Tue, Nov 19 7:30 pm vs. Carolina
Thu, Nov 21 7:30 pm vs. Tampa Bay
Sat, Nov 23 7:00 pm @ Dallas
Fri, Nov 29 3:00 pm vs. Colorado
Sat, Nov 30 8:00 pm @ Colorado
Mon, Dec 2 7:30 pm vs. St. Louis
Thu, Dec 5 6:00 pm @ Boston
Fri, Dec 6 6:00 pm @ New Jersey NBCSCH+
Sun, Dec 8 6:00 pm vs. Arizona
Tue, Dec 10 9:00 pm @ Vegas
Thu, Dec 12 8:00 pm @ Arizona
Sat, Dec 14 7:00 pm @ St. Louis NBCSCH+
Sun, Dec 15 6:00 pm vs. Minnesota
Thu, Dec 19 7:00 pm @ Winnipeg
Sat, Dec 21 8:00 pm @ Colorado NBCSCH+
Mon, Dec 23 7:30 pm vs. New Jersey
Fri, Dec 27 7:30 pm vs. New York Islanders
Sun, Dec 29 4:00 pm @ Columbus
Tue, Dec 31 8:00 pm @ Calgary
Thu, Jan 2 9:00 pm @ Vancouver NBCSCH+
Tue, Jan 7 7:30 pm vs. Calgary
Thu, Jan 9 7:30 pm vs. Nashville
Sat, Jan 11 7:30 pm vs. Anaheim NBCSCH+
Tue, Jan 14 6:30 pm @ Ottawa
Wed, Jan 15 6:30 pm @ Montreal
Sat, Jan 18 6:00 pm @ Toronto
Sun, Jan 19 6:00 pm vs. Winnipeg
Tue, Jan 21 7:30 pm vs. Florida
Sat, Feb 1 7:00 pm @ Arizona
Sun, Feb 9 6:00 pm @ Winnipeg NBCSCH+
Tue, Feb 11 8:00 pm @ Edmonton NBCSCH+
Wed, Feb 12 9:30 pm @ Vancouver
Sat, Feb 15 9:00 pm @ Calgary
Sun, Feb 16 7:30 pm @ Winnipeg
Fri, Feb 21 7:30 pm vs. Nashville
Sun, Feb 23 2:00 pm @ Dallas
Thu, Feb 27 6:00 pm @ Tampa Bay
Sat, Feb 29 5:00 pm @ Florida NBCSCH+
Tue, Mar 3 7:30 pm vs. Anaheim
Thu, Mar 5 7:30 pm vs. Edmonton
Fri, Mar 6 6:30 pm @ Detroit
Fri, Mar 13 7:30 pm vs. Ottawa
Sat, Mar 14 6:00 pm @ Washington
Tue, Mar 17 7:00 pm @ Minnesota
Thu, Mar 19 7:30 pm vs. Minnesota
Sat, Mar 21 1:00 pm @ Buffalo
Fri, Mar 27 7:30 pm vs. Dallas
Sun, Mar 29 2:00 pm vs. Los Angeles
Tue, Mar 31 7:30 pm vs. Montreal
Thu, April 2 6:00 pm @ New York Islanders
Sat, April 4 12:00 pm @ New York Rangers
32 Home, 38 Road regular season games
Total: 70 games
All Times Central
Schedule Subject to Change