ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – News-Talk WHCU (870 AM / 97.7 FM) and Cayuga Media Group announced that beginning with the 2025-2026 season, WHCU will no longer broadcast Cornell University men’s ice hockey games. This change follows a decision by Cornell University Athletics to move in a new direction with its multimedia rights.

This marks the end of a remarkable broadcasting era that has spanned more than 80 years. Since the early days of radio, WHCU has proudly been the home for Cornell hockey, sharing countless unforgettable moments with listeners across Ithaca, Tompkins County, and beyond.

“We want to thank Cornell University for the opportunity to carry Big Red hockey all these years, and for entrusting us with such a treasured tradition,” said Chet Osadchey, President and General Manager of Cayuga Media Group. “We’re also grateful to all the special players and coaches who made those decades so memorable legends like Ken Dryden, Joe Nieuwendyk, Chris Grenier, Lance Nethery, and Brock Treadway, along with longtime head coach Mike Schafer. And of course, we are proud of the talented broadcast teams, starting with Sam Woodside, play by play Cornell Hockey announcer on WHCU back in 1940, to today’s incredible team of Jason Weinstein and Tony Eisenhut, who brought the excitement of Lynah Rink to life for so many years. We are so very proud of our history of bringing Cornell hockey to the airwaves for over 80 years.”

That history includes the iconic 1969-70 season when the Big Red completed an undefeated run to win the NCAA Championship, an achievement still revered in college hockey lore. Over the decades, WHCU’s broadcasts have been a trusted companion for fans, students, alumni, and families, connecting the Cornell community through the heights and heartbreaks of each season.

While the broadcasts may be ending, WHCU and Cayuga Media Group remain committed to supporting the university, its student athletes, and the entire Big Red community in new and meaningful ways.

For future information about Cornell hockey broadcasts, fans are encouraged to visit www.CornellBigRed.com.