The Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Network is a radio network operated by the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League that provides broadcasts for all the team's games. Josh Getzoff assumed play-by-play duties at the start of the 2021-22 season after the retirement of hall of fame announcer Mike Lange. Former Penguin Phil Bourque is the color commentator. The flagship station since 2006 is WXDX-FM in Pittsburgh.[1]
Mike Lange began doing team radio broadcasts in 1974, and after not working for the team during the 1975–76 year, rejoined the network for the 1976–77 season. He provided play-by-play for radio as well as television when the team began simulcast broadcasts. When the two broadcasts separated in the mid-1990s, Lange worked exclusively on television for FSN Pittsburgh. In 2006, FSN did not renew Lange's contract, and he rejoined the radio network.[2]
Paul Steigerwald worked with the team network from 1980 to 1999. He began with the team in 1980 performing interviews during intermissions. In 1984 he joined Lange as color analyst. When Lange moved to the television broadcast, Steigerwald became the play-by-play announcer. In 2006, Steigerwald replaced Lange at FSN, while Lange replaced Steigerwald on the radio network.[3] Former Penguins Bob Errey served as color commentator following his retirement from playing in 1999.[4] In 2003 when television broadcaster and former player Ed Olczyk became the team's head coach, Errey moved to television. Another former Penguin, Phil Bourque replaced Errey.[5]
In October 2009 the team launched "Pittsburgh Penguins Radio" with WXDX-FM at 105.9 HD2. The station was the first exclusive HD station offered by an NHL team, and only the second among major league teams of any sport ("All Rams Radio" on KLOU-HD2 being the first however being disbanded in 2009). During the first season, content included "Penguins Live" with Steve Mears, a former New York Islanders play-by-play announcer, and Tom Grimm, a former WXDX host; a two-hour simulcast of XM Radio's "NHL Live"; and a one-hour show with WXDX host Mark Madden. The six hours of content was looped continuously, and the station also broadcasts all games. In addition to being available via an HD receiver, the station is also available at the Penguins website. The Stream ended in September 2015 and replaced on HD Radio by iHeart2000s[6] [7]
| Call sign | Radio frequency | Branding | Market | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WXDX-FM | 105.9 FM | 105.9 The X | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | |
| WBGG | 970 AM | Fox Sports 970/104.7HD2 | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | |
| WPGB-HD2 | 104.7-FM2 | Fox Sports 970/104.7HD2 | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | |
| WBVP | 1230 AM | Beaver County's Hometown Station | Beaver Falls | Pennsylvania | |
| WHBA | 1460 AM | Beaver County's Hometown Station | Ambridge | Pennsylvania | |
| WMBS/W266DB | 590 AM/ 101.1 FM | Your Local Station, 590 AM 101.1 FM | Uniontown | Pennsylvania | |
| W266DB | 101.1 FM | Your Local Station, 590 AM 101.1 FM | Uniontown | Pennsylvania | |
| WNTJ | 1490 AM | WOWY Radio | Johnstown | Pennsylvania | |
| WNAE | 104.3 FM | Kinzua Country | Warren | Pennsylvania | |
| WISR | 680 AM | Butler's Hometown Station | Butler | Pennsylvania | |
| WRIE | 1260 AM | Erie Sports Radio | Erie | Pennsylvania | |
| W242CU | 96.3 FM | Erie Sports Radio | Erie | Pennsylvania | |
| WDSN | 106.5 FM | Sunny 106.5 | Dubois | Pennsylvania | |
| WQMU | 92.5 FM | U 92.5 | Indiana | Pennsylvania | |
| WKQL | 103.3 FM | Kool 103.3 | Punxsutawney | Pennsylvania | |
| WWCH | 1300 AM | Your Hometown Station | Clarion | Pennsylvania | |
| W231DR | 94.1 FM | Your Hometown Station | Clarion | Pennsylvania | |
| WKFT | 101.3 FM | Your Hometown Station | Strattanville | Pennsylvania | |
| WUZZ | 1280 AM | Fox Sports Radio | New Castle | Pennsylvania | |
| WUZZ | 1280 AM | Fox Sports Radio | New Castle | Pennsylvania | |
| W248DJ | 97.5 FM | Fox Sports Radio | New Castle | Pennsylvania | |
| WMGW | 1490 AM | Pop! Radio 98.1/100.7 | Meadville | Pennsylvania | |
| W264DK | 100.7 FM | Pop! Radio 98.1/100.7 | Meadville | Pennsylvania | |
| WFRA | 1450 AM | Pop! Radio 98.1/100.7 | Franklin | Pennsylvania | |
| W251CL | 98.1 FM | Pop! Radio 98.1/100.7 | Franklin | Pennsylvania | |
| WOWY | 103.1 FM | WOWY Radio | State College | Pennsylvania | |
| WOWQ | 101.7 FM | WOWY Radio | Central City | Pennsylvania | |
| WBHV | 1390 AM | Pop! Radio 93.3 | Port Matilda | Pennsylvania | |
| W227DV | 93.3 FM | Pop! Radio 93.3 | State College | Pennsylvania | |
| WFBG | 1290 AM/104.5 FM | News Talk 104.5/1290 | Altoona | Pennsylvania | |
| WTIV | 1230 AM | WUZZ Radio | Titusville | Pennsylvania | |
| W287DC | 105.3 FM | WUZZ Radio | Titusville | Pennsylvania | |
| WKQW | 1120 AM | Fox Sports 104.1 & 1120 | Oil City | Pennsylvania | |
| W281CA | 104.1 FM | Fox Sports 104.1 & 1120 | Oil City | Pennsylvania | |
| WTBO | 1450 AM/97.9 FM | 97.9/1450 WTBO | Cumberland | Maryland | |
| WFRB | 560 AM | Willie 106.7 | Frostburg | Maryland | |
| W294CF | 106.7 FM | Willie 106.7 | Frostburg | Maryland | |
| WLLF | 96.7 FM | Sportsradio 96.7 | Mercer | Pennsylvania | |
| WBKE | 1490 AM | Buzz 98.3 | Fairmont | West Virginia | |
| W252EF | 98.3 FM | Buzz 98.3 | Morgantown | West Virginia | |
| WEGW | 107.5 FM | Eagle 107.5 | Wheeling | West Virginia | |
| WHTI | 105.7 FM | Hot 105.7 | Clarksburg | West Virginia | |
| WVNT | 1230 AM | Valley's News Talk Station | Parkersburg | West Virginia |