Chicago Wolves to appear four times on NHL Network

Posted October 09, 2018 1:00 am

Daily Herald report

Four Chicago Wolves home games will be broadcast on the NHL Network this season as part of a 15-game American Hockey League slate. The package includes the 2019 AHL All-Star Challenge and All-Star Skills Competition.

The first Wolves game on the NHL Network is 3 p.m. Oct. 21 against the Milwaukee Admirals at Allstate Arena. The network also will broadcast the Nov. 25 game against the Rockford IceHogs, the Jan. 20 game against Milwaukee and the Feb. 17 visit from the Iowa Wild.

Each broadcast will feature play-by-play announcer Jason Shaver and color analyst Bill Gardner.

"As the home to the top prospects for all 31 National Hockey League teams, we are excited to be teaming with NHL Network to showcase the excitement, skill and energy of American Hockey League action to our fans across the United States," said David Andrews, AHL president and chief executive officer.

The Wolves host their 25th anniversary season opener at 7 p.m. Saturday against the Grand Rapids Griffins.

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