WGN/Chicago Names Joe Brand Blackhawks Pregame And Postgame Host

Brand (Photo: Twitter @Joe_Brand1)

NEXSTAR News-Talk WGN-A/CHICAGO has gone in-house for its new studio host for CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS hockey, naming sports anchor/reporter JOE BRAND for the position. BRAND will host BLACKHAWKS pregame and postgame shows and the weekly "BLACKHAWKS LIVE" starting SEPTEMBER 29th.

BRAND replaces CHRIS BODEN, who was let go after last season (NET NEWS 7/1). At the time, BODEN said that he was told the pregame and postgame host position was "being eliminated due to COVID-related financial losses."

“As a kid, I used to get teased for carrying a transistor radio just to listen to BLACKHAWKS games. Now I have the honor of joining one of the best radio teams in the NHL with JOHN WIEDEMAN and TROY MURRAY. To be part of BLACKHAWKS hockey on the radio is truly a dream come true,” said BRAND. “My goal is to keep BLACKHAWKS fans engaged and informed, but, most importantly, entertained.” 

Sports Dir. DAVE EANET called BRAND “one of the exciting sports broadcasters in CHICAGO. He’s been a key part of our BLACKHAWKS broadcasts on WGN for several years, but mainly behind the scenes. Now, we’re thrilled that he can share his expertise, energy, and enthusiasm with BLACKHAWKS fans on the air on a daily basis.”

BRAND's promotion was first reported by ROBERTFEDER.COM.

« see more Net News