Chicago, IL (July 23, 2019) – NBC Sports Chicago – the ONLY HOME for Blackhawks hockey – is ready to start up the 2019-20 NHL season in a big way with exclusive, LIVE Opening Ceremonies coverage and expanded weekend-long, multi-platform reports from the sold out 12th annual Blackhawks Convention, which will be held downtown this weekend (July 26-28) at the Hilton Chicago.
On Friday, July 26 beginning at 5:00 PM CT, NBC Sports Chicago - featuring host Pat Boyle (@BoyleNBCS), along with NBCSportsChicago.com Blackhawks digital reporter/producer Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) - will provide viewers with every thrill-packed moment of the convention’s Opening Ceremonies featuring introductions of Blackhawks players/coaches/alumni/front office executives, the singing of the National Anthem, exciting video montages, plus – special live interviews with Blackhawks guests prior to the start of the ceremony. (NOTE: NBC Sports Chicago will re-air the Convention’s Opening Ceremonies later in the evening at 11:00 PM.)
At 6:00 PM on Friday night, Blackhawks Convention coverage continues on NBC Sports Chicago with a live remote edition of SportsTalk Live presented by The Chevy Silverado featuring host David Kaplan (@thekapman), along with a panel of Blackhawks/NHL experts and a special Blackhawks guest interview. In addition, tomorrow night (Wed, July 24) at 6:00 PM, fans can look forward to a special Blackhawks player appearance on SportsTalk Live to discuss the upcoming Convention, along previewing the upcoming 2019-20 Blackhawks campaign. (IMPORTANT NOTE: Live stream of the Opening Ceremonies coverage and SportsTalk Live will also be available to authenticated NBC Sports Chicago subscribers at NBCSportsChicago.com/WatchLive and via 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.)
Throughout the weekend, fans can look forward to even more comprehensive Blackhawks Convention coverage on NBCSportsChicago.com’s BlackhawksTalk section (NBCSportsChicago.com/Blackhawks) featuring additional players/coaches/front office executive interviews, feature stories, fan reaction, photos, videos and much more to be provided via Boyle, Roumeliotis, along the NBC Sports Chicago’s team of behind-the-scenes Blackhawks experts (@NBCSBlackhawks).
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From a social media standpoint, NBC Sports Chicago will also deliver a number of additional on-site Facebook Live (Facebook.com/NBCSChicago) interviews and special segments throughout the weekend, along with Blackhawks Convention “Sights & Sounds” highlights from ‘NBCSChicago’ featuring photos/quick video offerings from Instagram and Instagram Stories. Plus, fans can also get interactive with NBC Sports Chicago’s “Blackhawks Convention” coverage throughout the weekend by utilizing the social media hashtag #AuthenticFan.
Also, on Sunday, July 28 at 10:00 AM, fans can also look forward to a live “Blackhawks Convention” edition of the popular “Blackhawks Talk” PODCAST presented by Your Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Chevy Dealers featuring hosts Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis, along with special guest appearances by Blackhawks forwards Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Strome. 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.
In addition, Blackhawks Convention attendees are urged to stop by NBC Sports Chicago’s #AuthenticFan booth for their chance to win a number of special #AuthenticFan Blackhawks-themed giveaways including beach balls, keychains, picnic blankets, tote bags and much more (while supplies last). #AuthenticFan cheer cards will also be given out to fans in advance of the Opening Ceremonies. Attendees are also urged to utilize the social media hashtag #AuthenticFan throughout the weekend as a number of lucky fans will be “authentically surprised” with special Blackhawks giveaways and experiences. NBC Sports Chicago’s dedicated Blackhawks Twitter handle (@NBCSBlackhawks) will also provide fans with up-to-the-minute NBC Sports Chicago #AuthenticFan booth activities throughout the weekend.
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