The Fate of Caley Chelios' Announcing Career Has Been Decided By The Blackhawks
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Caley Chelios has been a regular feature on the Chicago Blackhawks broadcast team. As the daughter of famed Blackhawks defenseman Chris Chelios, she has roots deep in the Windy City.
However, she began her play-by-play announcer career in 2016-2017 with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
She would later arrive in her hometown, Chicago in 2021-2022, joining the broadcast team as a studio analyst and color commentator. She'd also called Stanley Cup Playoff games in 2022.
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Rest assured there will be continuity in the future, as Chelios, Pat Boyle, and Tony Granato will be the new broadcast team for Blackhawks games on the newly-minted Chicago Sports Network.
Rest assured she's not leaving Chicago anytime soon:
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The Blackhawks' in-studio team combines extensive hockey knowledge and broadcast experience, offering fans insightful and engaging analysis of every game.
Pat Boyle - A veteran Blackhawks broadcaster, Boyle returns to provide fans with 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, Granato brings a wealth of hockey knowledge and experience 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 - In addition to studio work, Chelios will serve as backup color analyst in the booth when analyst Darren Pang is called to national broadcasting duties. Chelios' unique background makes her an exciting addition to the CHSN team, offering fresh perspectives on the game both professionally and personally. She brings nearly 10 years of NHL broadcasting experience alongside connections to hockey families across Chicagoland as a daughter of Hockey Hall of Famer and Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios.
Source: NHLRELEASE: Chicago Sports Network Announces Pre- and Post-Game Talent
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