Less than a decade ago, the Chicago Blackhawks were the laughingstock of the NHL. As recently as 2006, their games weren't even shown on local TV. Attendance was the second worst in the NHL at less than 13,000 per game, the fanbase in Chicago was abysmal and the Hawks had only made the playoffs once since the 1997-98 season.
A lot has changed since then.
The Hawks are the defending Stanley Cup champions, with two Cups in four years, and are atop the NHL in season attendance for the fifth year in a row. Hawks fans have a lot to be proud of, and the recent attempts of rival teams in the St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators to keep Hawks fans out of their arenas is just one more thing that Hawks fans can boast about.
Why on earth would any team want to keep paying customers away from their arena?
The St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators have both began ticket sale programs to prevent Blackhawks fans from purchasing single-game tickets for their home games. If one wishes to purchase tickets for a game against the Blackhawks, the individual must also purchase tickets for a ...
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