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John Wiedeman is an American broadcaster who is the radio play-by-play announcer for the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks .
Early life and career [ edit ]
Wiedeman grew up in Kansas City, Missouri .[1] University of Kansas and graduated in 1989. He decided to pursue a career in broadcasting at the age of 31.[2] Chicago in 1992 where he hoped to find work as a sports broadcaster. He was a bartender at a comedy club in Mount Prospect, Illinois and also served as an unpaid reporter for WCSJ in Morris, Illinois to cover Chicago Blackhawks games.[3] [4]
Broadcasting career [ edit ]
Wiedeman served as the radio and TV play-by-play broadcaster for the Muskegon Fury (1992–1994), Worcester IceCats (1994–1996), and Cincinnati Cyclones (1997–2001).[5] National Hockey League (NHL), where he served as the radio and substitute TV play-by-play commentator for the Philadelphia Flyers (1996), Tampa Bay Lightning (1997), Columbus Blue Jackets (2001), and New York Islanders (2001–2006).[6] Chicago Blackhawks in 2006 and served as the team's radio play-by-play commentator.[6] [7] Troy Murray on the radio, including three Stanley Cup Finals in 2010 , 2013 and 2015 .[6]
In 2021, the Blackhawks announced Pat Foley would retire as the team's TV play-by-play commentator after the season. Wiedeman, along with other announcers, "auditioned" to succeed Foley throughout the 2021–22 NHL season .[8] 2022–23 NHL season .[9] [10] [11]
Awards and honors [ edit ]
John has been awarded the following honors by the Illinois Broadcasters Association:[5]
2014 Best Play by Play, Chicago Market. Shared with Murray and Sirott.
2014 National Sportscaster and Sportswriters Association Illinois Sportscaster of the Year.
2012 Best Sports Story shared with Murray.
2011 Best Play by Play, Chicago Market shared with Murray.
Personal life [ edit ]
Wiedeman and his wife, Kelly, have one daughter and one son.[5]
References [ edit ]
^ Ziehm, Len (2006-09-29). "Hawks 'ultimate reward' for Wiedeman" . Chicago Sun-Times . Retrieved 2021-10-17 – via PressReader .
^ Musick, Tom (2014-01-20). "Musick: Determination led Hawks' Wiedeman to broadcast booth" . Shaw Media . Retrieved 2021-10-17 .
^ a b c "JOHN WIEDEMAN - RADIO PLAY-BY-PLAY" . Chicago Blackhawks . NHL.com. 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-17 .
^ a b c Kuc, Chris (2019-10-19). "FEATURE: Wiedeman, Murray Bring Passion for Game to Radio" . Chicago Blackhawks . NHL.com. Retrieved 2021-10-17 .
^ Pope, Ben (2021-06-23). "Blackhawks broadcaster Pat Foley will step down after upcoming season" . Chicago Sun-Times . Retrieved 2021-10-17 .
^ Agrest, Jeff (2021-09-29). "Blackhawks announce fill-ins for TV voice Pat Foley as he begins final season with team" . Chicago Sun-Times . Retrieved 2021-10-17 .
^ Dietz, John (2022-02-26). "Dietz: Hawks making wrong call with Wiedeman" . Daily Herald . Retrieved 2022-02-28 .
^ Roumeliotis, Charlie (2022-08-25). "Blackhawks name Troy Murray, Patrick Sharp as TV analysts" . NBC Sports Chicago . Retrieved 2022-08-27 .
^ Rubinstein, Tori (April 10, 2024). "WGN Radio announces three-year extension with Blackhawks" . NBC Sports Chicago . Retrieved April 12, 2024 .
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