CHICAGO, Ill. -- CHSN has announced its new pre- and post-game talent for its Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls coverage, as the network prepares to deliver high-quality analysis and live game broadcasts starting Oct. 1.
Blackhawks Countdown Live and Bulls Countdown Live will be fan-focused shows airing 30 minutes before every regular season game broadcasted on CHSN. The shows will originate from CHSN’s new atrium studio at the United Center.
**Chicago Blackhawks**
The Blackhawks’ in-studio team combines extensive hockey knowledge and broadcast experience, offering fans insightful analysis of every game.
Pat Boyle returns as a veteran broadcaster to provide dynamic hosting and in-depth hockey analysis. He was a primary anchor on NBC Sports Chicago for 20 years.
Tony Granato, a former NHL left winger and coach, brings significant hockey knowledge to the Blackhawks broadcast team. He previously served as head coach of the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche and the 2018 U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team.
Caley Chelios will serve as backup color analyst in the booth when Darren Pang is called to national broadcasting duties. Chelios offers fresh perspectives on the game with nearly 10 years of NHL broadcasting experience and connections to hockey families across Chicagoland as a daughter of Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Chelios.
**Chicago Bulls**
The Bulls' pre- and post-game team combines dynamic hosting, expert player analysis, and deep reporting experience.
Jason Goff is a respected voice in Chicago sports, currently hosting The Ringer’s “Full Go” podcast. Most recently, Goff served as the pre-and post-game host for NBC Sports Chicago.
Kendall Gill, a former Bulls player and NBA veteran known for his sharp analysis, will break down game strategy and key performances. Gill graduated from Rich Central High School and University of Illinois.
K.C. Johnson brings unmatched credibility with his analytical approach after covering the Bulls for NBC Sports Chicago and spending much of his career at the Chicago Tribune.
“At CHSN, we put Chicago sports fans first in everything that we do,” said CHSN President Jason Coyle. “With our ‘Countdown Live’ pre-game shows, we will give our fans a front-row seat to the action, even inviting a selection of fans each night onto the set itself to meet the talent, ask questions, and become part of the show.”
**New Studio at United Center**
CHSN is completing construction on a state-of-the-art studio located in the United Center atrium featuring a retractable wall. This design allows fans to interact directly with live broadcasts creating an engaging gameday experience.
**In-Game Broadcasters**
Earlier this year, CHSN named their in-game announcers: Veteran NHL broadcaster Rick Ball joins color analyst Darren Pang for the Blackhawks while play-by-play broadcaster Adam Amin teams up with analyst Stacey King for the Bulls.
Additional programming updates are expected soon.
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