Watch the full Blackhawks vs. Stars animated broadcast originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
NBC Sports Chicago and the Blackhawks hosted the first-ever local animated real-time sports telecast for their contest against the Stars on Saturday.
There were a lot of fun moments from the telecast, which aired on the NBC Sports Chicago PLUS channel. From Connor Bedard‘s goal to Chris Vosters and Dominic Moore‘s animated hosting, it was a fun, family-friendly broadcast.
If you missed the full broadcast, you can watch it here:
Here are the best moments from the telecast. First, here’s Vosters explaining how the technology works behind converting a live, traditional broadcast into an animated one.
Tracking technology embedded in the players’ sweaters and in the puck will bring today’s game to life in an animated format! 🤯
Tune in NOW on NBC Sports Chicago PLUS! pic.twitter.com/tTwxFPHGD7
— Blackhawks Talk (@NBCSBlackhawks) April 6, 2024
It wouldn’t be a Blackhawks game without Jim Cornelison signing the National Anthem. Here’s the animated version of the anthem.
Now, the goals. The Blackhawks scored three goals against the Stars. Bedard scored the first one on Saturday; here’s cartoon Bedsy lighting the lamp and getting a popcorn celebration, along with the rest of the goals.
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