San Diego Gulls
Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to visit.
This page is a curated look at my work as a play-by-play broadcaster. You’ll find a selection of demos, video interviews, and feature pieces, along with my resume and additional links that provide a fuller picture of my experience, style, and approach to play-by-play.
Whether you’re here for a quick listen or a deeper dive, I hope it gives you a clear sense of how I’d contribute to the next chapter of Gulls media.
Whether you’re here for a quick listen or a deeper dive, I hope it gives you a clear sense of how I’d contribute to the next chapter of Gulls media.
Demo Reels
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Video Production Work
Checkers Pregame Live - This fully produced show was the brain-child of TJ Chillot. Airing on Social Media before every Saturday home game, Checkers Pregame Live highlighted the upcoming game while shedding some light on the previous games leading in. Additionally, TJ would often have guests such as other members of the Checkers front-office, game-operations staff, and fans. The entire show was coordinated, designed, set-up, and directed by TJ while also serving as the main talent. That includes all lighting, audio, and scene switching. More episodes can be viewed on TJ's YouTube Page.
Experience At A Glance
Quick Hits
- 2025-Present - Freelance Broadcaster
- Podcast Host - Locked on NHL Game Night
- Queen's University (NCAA DI)
- Univ. of North Carolina - Charlotte (NCAA DI)
- Davidson University (NCAA DI)
- Statesville High School Football (NC 6A/7A)
- 2021-2025 - Charlotte Checkers (AHL)
- Director of Broadcasting and Play-by-play
- 2017-2021 - Austin Bruins (NAHL)
- Director of Broadcasting and Sales Operations
- 2020 Top Prospects Broadcaster
- 2021 Top Prospects Broadcaster
- Director of Broadcasting and Sales Operations
- 2016-2017 - Mississippi RiverKings (SPHL)
- Director of Broadcasting and Community Relations
- 2017 SPHL Broadcaster of the Year
- Director of Broadcasting and Community Relations
- 2015-2016 - ESPN Radio of the Lehigh Valley
- Update Anchor, Co-Host, Studio Host, Producer
- 2015-2016 - Lehigh Valley IronPigs (MiLB AAA)
- Freelance, Fill-In Studio Host
- 2015-2016 Lehigh University Athletics (NCAA Div. I)
- Freelance, Studio Host & Producer
Quick Hits
- TV Play-by-play Featured On:
- NHL Network, WCNC-Charlotte, ESPN+, FloSports, HockeyTV
- Radio Play-by-play Featured On:
- 92.9 FM WAME, ESPN 730AM The Game, 96.1 FM KQPR,
- 500+ Broadcasts
- 300+ AHL Broadcasts
- Experience in studio hosting, board operating, podcast hosting, and drive-time sports talk
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 wife Sarah and our two 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 wife Sarah and our two pups, I’m always chasing the next broadcast so I can share a great story with fans.
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Videos About TJ |
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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) |