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Whether it's at the United Center or an opposing arena, Blackhawks fans have to pony up tons of money to buy tickets on the secondary market.
Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune
Whether it’s at the United Center or an opposing arena, Blackhawks fans have to pony up tons of money to buy tickets on the secondary market.
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Despite Tuesday’s loss to begin their seven-game road trip, the longest of the season, the Blackhawks still have the best record in the Western Conference. That’s the good kind of first.

Then there’s the not-so-good kind of first, the kind Hawks fans will find tough to swallow when the team returns to home ice Nov. 29. As of Wednesday, the Hawks are the most expensive home team to see in the NHL.

According to data collected by Vivid Seats, the median price for a Hawks ticket at the United Center on the secondary market is $249, outpacing the Toronto Maple Leafs ($239) and New York Rangers ($235). If you need us, we’ll be digging for quarters in the couch cushions.

Your best chance to see a Hawks home game for a little bit less money is on a Thursday, when the median price is $227. The Hawks have six more Thursday home games this season, by the way, with the next one on Dec. 1 against New Jersey.

Not surprisingly, the most expensive day is Saturday ($303). This is the price we pay for being [bleep]ing awesome, right?

The most expensive game overall of the Hawks season is the Winter Classic, in which they’ll face off against the St. Louis Blues on Jan. 2 at Busch Stadium. The median price for that matchup is $605.

The Hawks also come in at No. 1 when it comes to away games, increasing ticket prices for the host team 44 percent on average. You’re welcome, NHL owners.

In case you’re wondering, the least expensive place to see a game is in Anaheim, Calif.; the median price there is $59. The Hawks play the Ducks there Nov. 25 and April 6.

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