Classic Rock 98.1 is your new home for YOUR London Knights!
MEDIA RELEASE
LONDON, ONTARIO — Blackburn Media Inc. and Brand One Digital Marketing are thrilled to announce a new partnership securing the exclusive local radio and streaming media rights for the London Knights, bringing every hit, goal, and play-by-play moment of OHL hockey directly to local fans.
Under this new agreement, Classic Rock 98.1 will serve as the primary radio and streaming broadcast home for the London Knights, delivering comprehensive coverage across the region. For the upcoming season, fans can tune in to Classic Rock 98.1 FM for live broadcasts of all evening home and away games, complete with pre-game analysis, intermissions, and post-game highlights. All games and content will also be streamed on classicrock981.com, the iHeart Radio App and the London Knights Radio app launching in 2027.
“We are beyond excited to join forces with the London Knights, one of the premier franchises in the Canadian Hockey League,” said Jon Eisler, Operations Manager of Classic Rock 98.1 and Director of Sales for Blackburn Media. “London is a passionate hockey community, and this partnership allows us to deliver a radio, content and digital broadcast unlike any other. Bringing the Knights to the FM dial will make games bigger, louder and clearer, giving fans a unique listening experience and is a natural fit with our Classic Rock audience. These broadcasts will go beyond just radio, throughout this partnership fans will be able to access content 24/7 with a new London Knights App that’s currently in development, podcasts and more.
We are also very excited to welcome Mike Stubbs to the Blackburn Media team to continue his stellar career calling London Knights Hockey. Mike will be front and centre for our company when it comes to not just the Knights but will also focus on other local sports content for our community. This is a natural partnership as London’s oldest, locally owned broadcast company and one of the most successful hockey teams in the country.
The London Knights organization expressed equal enthusiasm about the deal and the opportunity to expand its reach on the FM dial and all over the world on Blackburn and Brand One’s digital platforms:
“The London Knights organization is proud to enter a new era of broadcast and digital media with Blackburn Media Inc,” said Knights Vice President and General Manager Mark Hunter.“ We are excited to work with a locally owned company and to continue the great tradition of delivering London Knights hockey to our fans in London and the surrounding area. We are most excited that the voice of the London Knights Mike Stubbs will be a part of this new partnership, ensuring that the best in the business will still be heard by our fans for years to come.”
“Our city, surrounding communities and fans will benefit from this partnership the most,” said Knights President and Head Coach Dale Hunter. “We are excited for the passion Blackburn Media Inc. brings to our team and the creative technology they are investing in to serve London Knights fans.”
– Dale Hunter, President & Head Coach
Coverage Highlights Include:
- Live play-by-play and full coverage of all evening regular season and playoff games on Classic Rock 98.1
- All games streamed on a soon-to-be-announced digital platform
- Home game pre-game show live from the Covent Garden Market Classic Rock 98.1 studios
- Expert commentary, player interviews, and tactical breakdowns
- Digital Streaming: Live online streaming available via Classic Rock 98.1.com and digital channels
- Broadcast schedules and specific frequency details will be announced leading up to the upcoming OHL season