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

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.

Have you picked up a copy of Sports Traveler Chicago? Buy it direct from the Sports Traveler website now at a discount.

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Enjoy!

Anbritt Stengele

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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

Sports Traveler has lowered their prices on the 2009 Winter Classic Packages at Wrigley Field.  Our packages are the lowest prices on the internet.  Take advantage of this great deal during the holiday season.  This game is sure to sellout for this once in a lifetime event.

Winter Classic Packages now include tickets in the 300 level bleachers sections. Tickets can be upgraded to any area of Wrigley Field if you are interested.  These packages also include hotel accommodations at the Palmer House Downtown Chicago, transportation passes, commemorative gift, and more.

While reserving a package for the Winter Classic, you will also receive a complimentary $20 gas card.  One card per order.

If you have any questions with our Winter Classic Packages and Tickets, please call our office at 888-654-7755.

Mike

Sports Traveler Radio is proud to unveil it's latest podcast, a preview of the2009 Winter Classic.  In this episode hosts Angelo Bonadonna and Bill Huber sit down to discuss the NHL's second installment of the Winter Classic, the annual New Year's Day hockey game played outdoors.  Over 70,000 fans attended last year's historic game in Buffalo as the Penguins defeated the Sabres 2-1 in a shootout.

This year's match will take place in Chicago's most historic ballpark, Wrigley Field in what should be a great matchup between the Stanley Cup Champions Detroit Red Wings and the exciting young upstarts, the Chicago Blackhawks. The game will mark the first time a hockey contest will ever be held inside 93 year old Wrigley Field.

The Winter Classic podcast previews this great game from all angles. After taking a look at the two teams, the hosts talk about the brilliant marketing strategy that is the Winter Classic. By bringing in thousands of new fans for one exciting game, the NHL gains