BLUE JACKETS RADIO NETWORK
Sportsradio 97.1 The Fan is your radio home of the Columbus Blue Jackets. George Matthews and Bob McElligott provide the play by play and analysis each night with Mark Wyant serving as the pre and post-game host. Fifteen minutes before the puck drops, tune in to the Kia Pre-Game Show for a prevew of each night's game. Following the game, the Tim Horton's Post-Game Show provides an in-depth recap including highlights, interviews, Coach Richards' press conference listener comments and questions via Twitter.
You can also tune in to CD102.5 to listen to Blue Jackets games when there are programming conflicts on 97.1 The Fan.
Blue Jackets Coach's Show with Todd Richards - Wednesdays at 7pm on 97.1 The Fan during the season
Host Bob McElligott is joined by Head Coach Todd Richards to discuss recent games and breakdown upcoming opponents. Fans also have the opportunity to particiapte by calling in at 614-821-9710 or Tweet your questions or comments to @BobbyMacSports.
Blue Jackets Sunday Morning Skate - Sundays at 10am on 97.1 The Fan
Each week, hosts Bob McElligott and Mark Wyant bring listeners complete coverage of the Blue Jackets via interviews with players and coaches. Plus, Jeff Rimer's NHL Insider segment provides fans breaking news and inside information from around the National Hockey League.
Blue Jackets Radio Network Affiliates
Follow the Blue Jackets throughout the state of Ohio and portions of West Virginia on these radio network affiliates.
OHIO Akron, OH WARF AM 1350 Athens, OH WATH AM 970 Bellefontaine, OH WBLL AM 1390 Cambridge, OH WILE AM 1270 Chillicothe, OH WBEX AM 1490 Columbus, OH WBNS-FM 97.1 Columbus, OH WWCD-FM 102.5 CoNNEAUT, OH WWOW AM 1360 Dayton, OH WING AM 1410 Elyria, OH WEOL AM 930 Findlay, OH WFIN AM 1330 Hamilton, OH WMOH AM 1450 Ironton, OH WIRO AM 1230 Lancaster, OH WLOH AM 1320 Lima, OH WCIT AM 940 Logan, OH WLOH FM 93.3 |
Marietta, OH WMOA AM 1490 MARION, OH WMRN AM 1490 McConnellsville, OH WJAW FM 100.9 Middleport, OH WMPO AM 1390 Newark, OH WCLT AM 143 Pomeroy, OH WMPO FM 97.1 Portsmouth, OH WNXT AM 1260 Washington Court House, OH WCHO AM 1250 Willoughby, OH WELW AM 1330 Zanesville, OH WHIZ AM 1240 WEST VIRGINIA Huntington, WV WTCR AM 1420 Ravenswood, WV WMOV AM 1360 |
MEET THE BROADCASTERS
George Matthews - Radio Play-by-Play
George Matthews brings his passionate broadcast style to the Blue Jackets Radio Network and flagship stations Sports Radio 97.1 The Fan (FM 97.1) and WWCD (102.5 FM). He came to Columbus in 2000 with a long list of achievements and experience, including play-by-play work for the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Senators of the American Hockey League.
Bob McElligott - On Air Talent
Bob McElligott joined the Columbus Blue Jackets broadcast team as radio color analyst on the Blue Jackets Radio Network, including flagship stations WBNS-AM, Sports Radio 97.1 The Fan, and WWCD-FM, CD 101 at 102.5 in July 2009.
In addition to his in-game duties, McElligott will serve as a host on both the radio pre- and post-game shows, as well as club ancillary programming. He will also be a regular contributor on BlueJackets.com, the club’s official website, through video features on Jackets TV.
Blue Jackets Radio Network Affiliation
By joining the Columbus Blue Jackets Radio Network, your radio station will experience the excitement of Ohio's National Hockey League team. In addition, you will receive marketing and promotional support that is unmatched. For further information, please contact Blue Jackets Director of Broadcasting Russ Mollohan at 614-246-4304 or via email at rmollohan@BlueJackets.com.
