In conjunction with News/Talk 720 WGN, the Chicago Blackhawks announced Monday the hiring of Judd Sirott as the team’s radio studio host for the 2008-09 season. Sirott spent the last two seasons calling NHL games nationally for HDNet.

The Blackhawks will play at least four nationally-televised games in the 2008-09 season, including the NHL Winter Classic 2009 live on NBC. Other dates include two games against Minnesota and one against Montreal, all on VERSUS.

Which players are likely to assist Jonathan Toews as captains this season? chicagoblackhawks.com addresses this, plus more of your burning Blackhawks questions in Hawks Insider.

Is defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (above) the next impact rookie out of the Blackhawks' system? chicagoblackhawks.com's Adam Kempenaar addresses all of your burning Blackhawks questions.

The Hawks will honor Hall of Fame goalie Glenn Hall during their April 1 game vs. St. Louis. Hall will drop the ceremonial puck and be honored with video montages and features throughout the evening. Buy Tickets |