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My name is TJ Chillot, professional play-by-play broadcaster with experience in the professional hockey, collegiate sports, and beyond! While the bulk of my career has come in the world of hockey (including four seasons as the voice of the Charlotte Checkers in the AHL - the second-highest professional hockey league in the world), over the past few years I've diversified my skills to include NCAA Division-I sports at Queens University, UNC-Charlotte and Davidson. Some of the sports I've tackled at that level include, basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, field hockey, rugby, and more. In the world of football, I've contributed to several Statesville High School broadcasts on WAME radio. Thanks to these opportunties I've been fortunate enough to appear on television broadcasts airing on ESPN+, WCNC, and NHL Network.
Below you'll find audio samples of my hockey play-by-play, football play-by-play, on-camera work, and my resume.
If you have any questions, please let me know!
Below you'll find audio samples of my hockey play-by-play, football play-by-play, on-camera work, and my resume.
If you have any questions, please let me know!
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About TJ
Thanks for visiting my page! My name is TJ Chillot (pronounced shuh-lot), and I’m a professional play-by-play broadcaster with nearly a decade of experience across multiple leagues, sports, and media platforms - with majority of my experience coming in the world of pro-hockey.
Born and raised in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, my path to the broadcast booth wasn’t exactly traditional. I started my working-life in the automotive industry at age 21, selling cars at a local dealership and eventually working my way up to manager. Seven years later, while driving home one night, I heard a radio ad seeking part-time help at a local station. That commercial changed my life.
I joined ESPN Radio of the Lehigh Valley (now Fox Sports Radio) as a studio host and producer, where I quickly fell in love with the energy of live broadcasting. That opportunity opened doors to freelance work with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies) and Lehigh University Athletics (NCAA Division-I), as well as an internship with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers).
After completing my internship, I earned my first full-time play-by-play position as the voice of the Mississippi RiverKings of the SPHL. In my very first season, I was honored to be named 2017–18 SPHL Broadcaster of the Year.
When the RiverKings ceased operations a year later, I transitioned to the Austin Bruins of the NAHL. As the teams sole front-office staff member, I was tasked with expanding my knowledge base beyond broadcasting by adding ticket management, game operations, customer relations, and creative content to my repertoire. Not only did I assist in navigating the team through the COVID-19 pandemic, but I was also selected twice to broadcast the league’s Top Prospects Tournament, an annual showcase for the NAHL’s elite talent.
In 2021, professional hockey came calling once again. I joined the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL as both play-by-play broadcaster and corporate sales representative, a dual role that perfectly blended my experience in broadcasting and business development. After four seasons with the team, ownerships changes forced me to explore new options which is where I created Chillot Broadcasting, LLC and began freelancing for many outfits in the Charlotte, North Carolina area including Queens University (NCAA Division-I), University of North Carolina Charlotte (NCAA Division-I), and Statesville High School. This new venture has helped me round out my broadcasting talents by calling new sports such as soccer, volleyball, rugby, and field hockey, to name a few.
Whether I’m behind the mic, crafting new content, or enjoying time with my pups, I’m always chasing the next broadcast so I can share a great story with fans.
Born and raised in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, my path to the broadcast booth wasn’t exactly traditional. I started my working-life in the automotive industry at age 21, selling cars at a local dealership and eventually working my way up to manager. Seven years later, while driving home one night, I heard a radio ad seeking part-time help at a local station. That commercial changed my life.
I joined ESPN Radio of the Lehigh Valley (now Fox Sports Radio) as a studio host and producer, where I quickly fell in love with the energy of live broadcasting. That opportunity opened doors to freelance work with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies) and Lehigh University Athletics (NCAA Division-I), as well as an internship with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers).
After completing my internship, I earned my first full-time play-by-play position as the voice of the Mississippi RiverKings of the SPHL. In my very first season, I was honored to be named 2017–18 SPHL Broadcaster of the Year.
When the RiverKings ceased operations a year later, I transitioned to the Austin Bruins of the NAHL. As the teams sole front-office staff member, I was tasked with expanding my knowledge base beyond broadcasting by adding ticket management, game operations, customer relations, and creative content to my repertoire. Not only did I assist in navigating the team through the COVID-19 pandemic, but I was also selected twice to broadcast the league’s Top Prospects Tournament, an annual showcase for the NAHL’s elite talent.
In 2021, professional hockey came calling once again. I joined the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL as both play-by-play broadcaster and corporate sales representative, a dual role that perfectly blended my experience in broadcasting and business development. After four seasons with the team, ownerships changes forced me to explore new options which is where I created Chillot Broadcasting, LLC and began freelancing for many outfits in the Charlotte, North Carolina area including Queens University (NCAA Division-I), University of North Carolina Charlotte (NCAA Division-I), and Statesville High School. This new venture has helped me round out my broadcasting talents by calling new sports such as soccer, volleyball, rugby, and field hockey, to name a few.
Whether I’m behind the mic, crafting new content, or enjoying time with my pups, I’m always chasing the next broadcast so I can share a great story with fans.
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Austin Bruins' Broadcaster TJ Chillot on the Move from NAHL to AHL's Charlotte Checkers
https://yhoo.it/3iN7q8A Team folding leads Chillot to new hockey opportunity https://staatalent.com/headlines/team-folding-leads-chillot-to-new-hockey-opportunity/ Chillot new voice of RiverKings Hockey staatalent.com/headlines/chillot-new-voice-riverkings-hockey/ NAHL Names Broadcasters, On-Ice Officials for 2020 Top Prospects http://nahl.com/news/story.cfm?id=28834 |
Voices of the Game: TJ Chillot (Spectrum News 1; North Carolina)TJ Chillot's Hockey Journey (Service Electric Sports; Pennsylvania) |