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(tv) Foley back in Blackhawks booth

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Posted by ChiTownRadio.com on May 06, 2008 at 15:12:09:

In Reply to: (tv) Dan Kelly out; Pat Foley in? posted by ChiTownRadio.com on May 06, 2008 at 12:32:49:

Foley back in Blackhawks booth

Kelly's dismissal paves the way for longtime voice of the team to return, sources say

By Ed Sherman | Tribune reporter

1:43 PM CDT, May 6, 2008

Pat Foley is returning to the Blackhawks.

Hawks president John McDonough has informed television voice Dan Kelly that his services won't be required for next year. A replacement hasn't been named, but Foley will be reunited with his former team, sources said.

Reached Tuesday afternoon, Foley, who currently is calling the Chicago Wolves games in the playoffs, wouldn't confirm or deny an impending move.

"I've got a big playoff game tomorrow night, and that's what I'm interested in doing," Foley said. "All I can say is there's a good chance I'll be working in Chicago next year."

It seemed inevitable that when McDonough became president of the Hawks last fall he would bring Foley back in the fold. Foley was extremely popular with Hawks fans, who didn't take kindly to his dismissal.

As for Kelly, he recognized Foley's place in Blackhawks history.

"I knew this was a challenging situation," Kelly said. "I'm proud of the job I did and we did for two years but those things are out of my control. I was proud of my effort and performance.

"I approached it to just be myself and do the best I could do. I couldn't control what Pat [Foley] did for 25 years. I just knew that I had the job and to do the best I could at it. It was the only thing I could control. I couldn't control anything else."

Also, with all the Hawks games to be air on television next year, including 20 on WGN-Ch. 9, McDonough wants to make a big splash. Having Foley on the call again would be that big splash.

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: Foley back in Blackhawks booth : Kelly's dismissal paves the way for longtime voice of the team to return, sources say : By Ed Sherman | Tribune reporter : 1:43 PM CDT, May 6, 2008 : Pat Foley is returning to the Blackhawks. : Hawks president John McDonough has informed television voice Dan Kelly that his services won't be required for next year. A replacement hasn't been named, but Foley will be reunited with his former team, sources said. : Reached Tuesday afternoon, Foley, who currently is calling the Chicago Wolves games in the playoffs, wouldn't confirm or deny an impending move. : "I've got a big playoff game tomorrow night, and that's what I'm interested in doing," Foley said. "All I can say is there's a good chance I'll be working in Chicago next year." : It seemed inevitable that when McDonough became president of the Hawks last fall he would bring Foley back in the fold. Foley was extremely popular with Hawks fans, who didn't take kindly to his dismissal. : As for Kelly, he recognized Foley's place in Blackhawks history. : "I knew this was a challenging situation," Kelly said. "I'm proud of the job I did and we did for two years but those things are out of my control. I was proud of my effort and performance. : "I approached it to just be myself and do the best I could do. I couldn't control what Pat [Foley] did for 25 years. I just knew that I had the job and to do the best I could at it. It was the only thing I could control. I couldn't control anything else." : Also, with all the Hawks games to be air on television next year, including 20 on WGN-Ch. 9, McDonough wants to make a big splash. Having Foley on the call again would be that big splash.

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