Genna Rose is the in-arena host of the Chicago Blackhawks, a job she has held since the 2021-22 season, working alongside Jon Hansen. Genna Rose also hosts for the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Stars FC and Athletes Unlimited professional softball, which makes her one of the busier arena voices in American sport.
| Fast facts: Genna Rose | |
|---|---|
| Known for | In-arena host of the Chicago Blackhawks since 2021-22 |
| Current role | In-arena and in-stadium host across four professional properties |
| Employer | Chicago Blackhawks, plus the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Stars FC and Athletes Unlimited |
| Hometown | Brighton, Michigan. She lives in Chicago |
| Education | Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, media communication |
| Previous roles | Sports Illustrated writer, ESPN3 sideline reporter, reporter for State Champs! Michigan |
| Hockey connection | None. Her sport was softball, which she played at Lawrence Tech |
How did Genna Rose become the Blackhawks’ in-arena host?
Genna Rose came to the Blackhawks from print and from a very short run at it. The club announced her on 29 September 2021, describing her as having broadcasting and production experience in all four major professional sports and noting that she had covered the Detroit Lions and Tigers for Sports Illustrated, worked as a sideline reporter for ESPN3 and covered the Big Ten Conference for the same magazine.
What else does Genna Rose host?
Genna Rose hosts across four professional properties. She joined the rotation of hosts on the Milwaukee Bucks’ Starting 5 for the 2023-24 season, announcing it herself and joking about hanging with fellow Wisconsinites. Chicago Stars FC introduced her as its in-stadium host in March 2025, entering her second season with the NWSL club, and the same page has her hosting Athletes Unlimited professional women’s softball.
The channels and streams for every Blackhawks game are in our guide to how to watch the Chicago Blackhawks.
Did Genna Rose play college sports?
Yes, softball. Lawrence Technological University’s rosters list her under the name Genna Skalski, wearing No. 14, as a freshman infielder and outfielder in 2016-17 and an outfielder the following year.
Where is Genna Rose from?
Genna Rose is from Brighton, Michigan, and went to St. Catherine Academy, both listed on her freshman-year college softball roster. She studied media communication at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, outside Detroit. and no source publishes her graduation year.
How old is Genna Rose?
No employer, club, university or news source publishes a date of birth or a birth year for Genna Rose.
Is Genna Rose married?
Yes. She married her longtime partner, Jordan St. Jean, on August 1, 2025.
