Tim Hennessy transitions from full-time role at UND but may return to call games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
HockeyTim Hennessy is no longer a full-time employee with the University of North Dakota's athletic department as of July 8. Despite this change, the experienced hockey radio play-by-play announcer may still call games next season, depending on a new arrangement with Fighting Hawks Sports Partnerships. Hennessy, who has been with UND hockey for 46 seasons, stated he is in discussions about continuing his role but has not yet received confirmation. The university's decision follows significant layoffs at iHeart Media, impacting local broadcasts, including Hennessy's morning show. Hennessy plans to return for another season if health and financial terms align.
- •UND eliminated Hennessy's full-time position within the athletic department.
- •He may still call games next season under Fighting Hawks Sports Partnerships.
- •Hennessy has been the men's hockey announcer for 46 seasons.
- •iHeart Media layoffs affected UND's local broadcasting structure.
- •Hennessy discussed his future with UND athletic director Bill Chaves.
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Tim Hennessy won't be a full-time UND employee anymore, but still might call hockey games
"Jul. 22—GRAND FORKS — Tim Hennessy isn't a full-time employee at UND anymore, but the longtime hockey radio play-by-play man could still call games next season under a new structure. UND notified Hennessy on July 8 that it is eliminating his full-time position within the athletic department and indicated that the men's hockey radio play-by-play position will be structured underneath Fighting ...
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