The Latest Breaking News from Rocky Wirtz

White Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks discussing own TV network as NBC Sports Chicago deal winds down

NBCSCH’s contract with the three teams will expire in October 2024. Timewise, we’re in the same ballpark as when Marquee Sports Network began to take shape. So what’s in the offing for NBCSCH and its three teams?

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2022

Paul Sullivan: Pat Foley’s final game in the Blackhawks broadcast booth is the end of an era in Chicago sports

CHICAGO — When he began broadcasting Chicago Blackhawks games at the start of the 1980-81 season, Pat Foley wanted fans to know he wasn’t going to be another old-school announcer.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 14, 2022

Blackhawks notebook: Rocky Wirtz avoids controversy at Kyle Davidson introduction

Plus, Davidson said Derek King will be a candidate for the coaching job, and Jonathan Toews led an influx of players who returned to practice.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 2, 2022

Rocky Wirtz reiterates ‘regret’ for his outburst as Blackhawks reveal formation of a mental health department: ‘We will learn from the mistakes in this organization’s past’

CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz expressed regret for his outburst and argumentative answers about the 2010 sexual assault scandal during Wednesday’s town hall at the United Center.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 4, 2022

Sexual-assault cover-up defines Blackhawks’ old, current and future business — no matter what Rocky Wirtz says

The Hawks’ chairman called the scandal "old business" during his rants Wednesday. He couldn’t have been more wrong.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 4, 2022

Paul Sullivan: Rocky Wirtz’s hostility — and refusal to answer questions about 2010 scandal — shows Blackhawks owner is a chip off the old block

CHICAGO — When former Chicago Tribune columnist Bob Verdi tagged Chicago Blackhawks owner Bill Wirtz with the nickname “Dollar Bill,” a legend was born.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 3, 2022

Phil Thompson: Blackhawks promised transparency and accountability after 2010 scandal. Rocky Wirtz’s belligerent outburst in a town hall showed neither.

CHICAGO — True story: I was supposed to be off Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 3, 2022

Rocky Wirtz destroys accountability with outburst over Blackhawks’ sexual assault scandal

"We’re not going to talk about Kyle Beach," a furious Wirtz said Wednesday. "What we’re going to do today is our business."

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 3, 2022