Live Opening Ceremonies coverage, show broadcasts and Blackhawks guests to be featured July 15 & 16

WGN Radio 720, the official radio home of the Chicago Blackhawks, will provide exclusive, live coverage from the sold-out 2011 Blackhawks Convention, taking place this weekend (July 15-17) at the Hilton Chicago. The coverage kicks-off Friday morning through Saturday afternoon and will include live updates and interviews from the Opening Ceremonies, four live show broadcasts and an all-star line-up of Blackhawks guests. The complete broadcast schedule is below.

In addition to the coverage on 720-AM, fans can also listen online at wgnradio.com/listen and on mobile devices, including the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, BlackBerry and Droid. Details at wgnradio.com/mobile.

Friday, July 15

Mike McConnell Show: 8:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Mike McConnell and special co-host Dave Eanet broadcast live from the Hilton Chicago foyer, next to the Grand Staircase. Scheduled guests include:

• 10:05AM: John McDonough
• 10:35AM: John Wiedeman and Troy Murray
• 11:05AM: John Scott
• 12:05PM: Stan Bowman

Garry Meier Show: 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Garry Meier broadcasts live from the Normandie Lounge. Scheduled guests include:

• 5-6PM: Live updates from the Opening Ceremonies with Dave Eanet
• 6:21PM: Marian Hossa
• 6:38PM: Brent Seabrook and Duncan Keith

WGN Sports Night: 7:00 – 10:00 PM
David Kaplan, Brian Noonan & Andrea Darlas broadcast live from the Normandie Lounge. Scheduled guests include:

• 7:08PM: Jonathan Toews
• 7:38PM: Eddie Olczyk and Joel Quenneville
• 8:08PM: John Wiedeman and Troy Murray
• 8:38PM: Corey Crawford
• 9:08PM: Tony Esposito
• 9:38PM: Denis Savard

Saturday, July 16

Sports Central, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Jim Memolo, Glen Kozlowski and special co-host Troy Murray broadcast live from the Grand Ballroom. Scheduled guests include:

• 4:08PM: Marian Hossa
• 4:38PM: Patrick Sharp
• 5:08PM: Patrick Kane
• 5:38PM: John Scott