We challenge ourselves to bring hockey to fans in new ways every day, and we're thrilled to partner with NBC Sports Chicago and the NHL to bring the first-ever locally animated game to kids in Chicagoland and beyond. I'm excited.'' “Introducing Blackhawks fans to the youngest generations is our top priority, and this passion project of ours is a great way for us to do so,” said Jaime Faulkner, Chicago Blackhawks Director of Business Operations. Fueled by our continued commitment to sharing the games we love in ways that connect with families, along with their daily lives. ”
NBCSCH+'s animated presentation features notable broadcast talent including Chris Vosters as play-by-play announcer, Dominic Moore providing in-game analysis, and Adam Blish and Tony Granato providing all-ages studio broadcasts during breaks To do.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring together the talent of NBC Sports Chicago, the Chicago Blackhawks and the NHL to produce the first-ever local animated professional game telecast,” said John, Vice President of Sports Content, NBCUniversal Local Chicago. Shipman said. “We are excited and proud to offer families and young fans a new and fun way to experience this great sport like never before.”
Building on the success of the league's recent national animated telecast, the first-of-its-kind local animation presentation features NHL EDGE location data (NHL puck and player tracking) and Hawk-Eye Innovations optical tracking to recreate the action on the ice. The event will also feature appearances by Blackhawks mascot Tommy Hawk and his friends in a fun setting with the United Center as the backdrop. Real-time animated programming will also be produced in collaboration with NHL innovation partner Beyond Sports.
NBC Sports Chicago will provide traditional game telecast with play-by-play by WGN Radio 720's Jon Wiedemann and expert game analysis from NBC Sports Chicago's Darren Pang.
