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Chicago has two hockey teams - the Blackhawks and the Wolves- but only the Hawks play at the United Center.
The team was named the Black Hawks until 1986. The original owner, Major McLaughlin, chose the name Blackhawks for his team. There are a couple of different stories about why he chose that name. The first one says that during World War I, McLaughlin had served as commander of the 333rd Machine-Gun Battalion of the 85th (Blackhawk) division of the U.S. Army. The division's nickname commemorated Black Hawk, a prominent Indian of the early 1800's, so McLaughlin chose the Blackhawks for the team's name in honor of his military unit. The second story says that the Major had a restaurant in Chicago called The Blackhawk and he named the team the Blackhawks to get a little free advertising for his restaurant. There's probably a little truth to both stories.
After McLaughlin named the team, his wife Irene Castle - a world renowned ballroom dancer who had teamed with her husband Vernon before he had died - designed the unique Black, Red,and White striped uniforms with the head of Chief Blackhawk on the logo. The Blackhawk Indian head logo has been called by many as the best logo in the history of professional sports.
Pete Muldoon was the first coach of the Chicago Blackhawks. He was also one of the most interesting men in the organization's history. Muldoon led the Hawks to a respectable third-place finish in that first year. The team's owner, Major McLaughlin thought that the team should have been able to do better and he fired Muldoon. Supposedly, Muldoon told the Major, "Fire me, Major, and you'll never finish first! I'll put a curse on this team that will hoodoo it till the end of time!" It looked as if there actually was a curse on the Blackhawks until, in 1967, they finally finished the season in first place.
Single game tickets can be purchased at the United Center box office, by calling Ticketmaster at 312-559-1212, or through Ticketmaster.com.
Students can present their current high school or college photo ID at the United Center Box Office within three hours of game time and receive one $15 seat for only $8. Leave a Comment Theme: Sports WatchingPhone: (312) 455-4500Directions: The United Center is located one mile west of Chicago's Loop and I-90/94 Kennedy Expressway, and four blocks north of I-290 (Eisenhower Expy.) at Damen Ave. (Exit 28A).Website: http://www.chicagoblackhawks.com/
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| | | | ICE HOCKEY - Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center: what a COOL sport and a GREAT team | | | | | |
It was the dawn of the Next Ice Age. After 65 years in the historic Chicago Stadium, the Blackhawks moved across Madison Street for the 1994-95 season and into their new home — the United Center, which has a capacity of 20,500 for hockey.
The United Center offers: an eight sided video replay scoreboard, theatre-style seats, 210 luxurious suites, over 3,000 Club seats, 46 permanent concession stands and 194 points of sale, a cocktail lounge, private banquet facilities, interactive concourse displays, TV monitors throughout the building, Fandemonium (a Blackhawks and Bulls souvenir store) and four other merchandise stands.
In addition to being the home of Chicago Blackhawk hockey and Chicago Bulls basketball, the United Center is one of the best venues around for sporting and musical events. Leave a Comment Theme: Sports WatchingPhone: (312) 455-7000Website: http://www.chicagoblackhawks.com
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The Chicago Blackhawks, an Original 6 NHL hockey team, was once a proud franchise that has fallen due to terrible ownership. It was recently named dead last out of all professional franchises in the US and Canada, out of NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL teams. Hopefully this is a wake-up call to ownership, but us Hawks fans know better.
The past featured legends like Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, Glenn Hall, Denis Savard, Tony Esposito, Chris Chelios, Jeremy Roenick, Steve Larmer, and the late Keith Magnuson. And the present includes future stars Tuomo Ruutu, Mark Bell, Kyle Calder, and a cast of hard-working young players.
Although the future is bright with promising prospects on the farm team and a good core of solid young players, the team has not won a Stanley Cup since 1961 - the longest current cup drought in the NHL. Lack of exposure, such as not broadcasting home games on TV, penny-pinching ownership, bad treatment of star players, rising ticket prices, and false promises have been brutal for long-suffering fans.
Even through the futility, Hawks fans remain loyal and stand by the players. We love the Hawks, and the true fans still show passion at every game, although we don't blame those who no longer come out to support the team.
A Hawks game is still a great time. This team, although young and losing often, plays hard every night and never gives up - a big difference from the past few years. If you have a chance, come out to a game and you will not be disappointed. When you hear that horn after a goal, especially one to take the lead or an overtime game-winner, and the crowd erupts, there is nothing like it. Same goes for the unique National Anthem (see my tip on that for more).
The best games to attend are between hated rivals Detroit and St. Louis, where fans are most passionate and the play on the ice is passionate because of the rivalry. Other games are fun, but beating the Wings or Blues is always special to Hawks fans. The "Deee-troit-Sucks" chant has a nice ring to it.
The season runs from October to the beginning of April and games are played at the United Center. There is usually a game or two on weeknights, and a game on Sunday. Ticket prices range from $10 to $75, with $250 tickets along the glass. Valid student ID's can get you a ticket for $8.
If you decide to go, chances are I will be there. I am a season ticket holder and I sit up in the 300 level. Come say hello. Leave a Comment Theme: Sports WatchingPhone: (312) 943-7000Directions: Take Madison St. or Adams St. west from the city.Website: http://www.chicagoblackhawks.com/
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