Chicago Blackhawks Tag

This month’s Sports Traveler blog takes us to the “Windy City” in which I reside, Chicago! The city has its fair share of amazing sports venues, and this month’s blog highlights “The Madhouse on Madison.”

The United Center hosts both the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks and the NBA’s Chicago Bulls, two teams always competitive in their respective divisions. And it was last Friday I attended a Blackhawks game right at the United Center. From the moment you pull unto Madison Avenue on the West side of Chicago you can feel the energy radiate from the fans on the street all marching towards the United Center! Half of the fun of the night was interacting with other fans, including fans of the opponents at the game.

I was just getting into the arena a few minutes late, side note always leave early to guarantee stress-free parking, and walked into a guttural rendition of O-Canada. One of the most famous traditions at the United Center came next, the cheering of the national anthem! The UC literally was

Whoa!  The sports world is going crazy right now!  So much going on and it is all too exciting to miss.  To catch up with the sports world I have harnessed all the major news/results from the recent events.  I am going to briefly hit on each sport and give a few predictions for the Masters, MLB, NBA, and NHL.  Ready?  Lets go!

NHL

Seems like the season just started but it will shortly be coming to an end.  But I guess that's what happens when you are in a shortened and compressed 46 game season.  Thanks lockout.  The story early on in the season was the winning streak by the Chicago Blackhawks and then both the Anaheim Ducks and Pittsburgh Penguins went on their own winning streaks.  Although no one has matched a start like the Blackhawks, it seemed for a while like the Penguins might be the best team.  Now that Crosby is out the battle for best appears to be between the Ducks and Blackhawks.

The Chicago Blackhawks have started off the 2013 NHL season like a house of fire.  Going into a lockout shortened season, I'm sure every team has a lot of questions as to what level the team could perform at.  Many of the players had been playing in other countries but I would imagine that conditioning played a role for all players.  Being rusty to start this season would almost be expected.  Not for Chicago.  The team has come ready to play since the first puck dropped.

Through 19 games the Blackhawks have accumulated 35 points and also set the record for most games without a regulation loss to start a season.  The record continues to grow after last night's 1-0 win over Edmonton.  Their record currently sits at a robust 16-0-3.  The Hawks 16 wins are most in the NHL and 3 more than any other team.  The next closest team in the West is the Anaheim Ducks with 27 points and a record of 13-3-1.

*The Blackhawks are 8-0-1 at home in the United Center and 8-0-2 on the road.

It's only been a few weeks since the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup, but Chicago is ready to do this all over again.  The Blackhawks have taken the city and the NHL world by storm.

Blackhawks Luxury Box Suites are now available for all 2010-2011 home games. The suites include 20 tickets and 4 parking passes to the United Center for each game. It is located on the penthouse level directly on center ice!

Food and drinks are not included in the price, however, can be added on. You will be able to choose from anything you want from the menu for the suite. The menu is about 25 pages long, so you will have a large variety to choose from. When you have a full group of 20 people in the suite, food and drink cost ranges from $35-$45 per person. The price can be slightly higher/lower depending on what you order.

If you have any questions about Blackhawks Suites or would like to check availability, please call Mike Maksym at 888-654-7755 Ext 101.

Sports Traveler series Sports Traveler Chicago has been awarded 1st Place by both the IWPA and the NFPA for best non-fiction!

Sports Traveler Chicago - 1st Place

Sports Traveler Chicago - 1st Place

I want to thank both press organizations for recognizing our book with these awards. And I want to thank co-writer Lydia Rypcinski for lending her tremendous talents to this entire project.

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Enjoy!

Anbritt Stengele

www.sportstraveler.net

Congratulations to the Flyers & the Blackhawks on clinching their spots into the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals. The Flyers have shocked the hockey world by advancing this far as a 7 seed. The Blackhawks have been one of the most elite teams all season and are looking for their first cup since 1961.

Stanley Cup Finals Packages include lodging in Chicago or Philadelphia, guaranteed tickets to the Stanley Cup Finals, and more. Packages are available for games 1, 2, 3, and 4. Airfare can also be added on to the package.

Purchase Stanley Cup Finals Tickets for any game of the series. Tickets are available at all areas of the United Center and Wachovia Center. All tickets are guaranteed and can be purchased securely online.

View Stanley Cup Finals Tickets & Packages

Congratulations to the Blackhawks who have clinched their first Stanley Cup Finals appearance since 1992.  Led by Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, and Dustin "Big Buff"  Byfuglien, this Blackhawks team is on the way to their first Stanley Cup Championship since 1961.
 
Purchase Blackhawks Stanley Cup Finals Tickets for any game of the series.  Tickets are available at all areas of the United Center.  All tickets are guaranteed and can be purchased securely online.

View Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Tickets

Start planning your corporate outing or group party at a Chicago Blackhawks or Bulls Suite this season! Prices are significantly below what the United Center charges for similiar suites on a rental basis.

Chicago Blackhawks & Bulls Suites have a capacity of 18 people per game.  Each suite includes 12 tickets to the game of your choice, plus the option of adding up to 6 additional tickets.  You will also receive 4 parking passes to the United Center.

Food and drinks are not included with the price, however can be added on.  You have the option on selecting anything from the menu for your group. When you have a full group of 18 people, the food and drinks typically cost about $35 per person.

If you have any questions about Blackhawks or Bulls suites or would like to check pricing and availability, please call 888-654-7755 Ext. 101 or email [email protected] 

On October 2 & 3, the Chicago Blackhawks will be playing their first two regular season games against the Florida Panthers in Helsinki, Finland. This event will be one of the most memorable games in NHL history. Sports Traveler is now offering packages to this once in a lifetime event.

Chicago Blackhawks Finland Packagesinclude hotel accommodations in Helsinki, lower side ice tickets to both games, roundtrip transportation to both games, plus the morning skate, access to a Chicago Blackhawks meet & greet, city sight seeing tour, and much more.

Packages are available with airfare or land only. Roundtrip airfare is included from Chicago O'Hare to Helsinki, Finland.

Mike

On January 1, the Chicago Blackhawks will be hosting the Detroit Redwings at historic Wrigley Field.  This will be the second consecutive year the NHL is having an outdoor hockey, and the first in legendary Wrigley Field.

When you think of Wrigley Field, you can't help to think about the rooftops that look over onto the field.  We are now offering Winter Classic Rooftops to this historic game.  These rooftop packages include unlimited food and drinks throughout the game (alcohol is cut off at the 12 minute mark in the 3rd period), stadium style seating, outdoor heated area with tv's and heat lamps, and more.

You can also upgrade to the all star suite.  This include an upgraded food menu, alcohol service through the end of the game, and access to the private INDOOR suite. 

These rooftops are moving quick, but are still available.  Please contact our office at 888-654-7755 if you have any questions.

Mike