With the playoffs in action for both the Bulls and the Blackhawk’s, many Chicagoans are watching a sporting event on a nightly basis. But to go downtown and get into these games is typically unrealistic. Tickets for these teams during playoffs can rise to insane numbers for just one mediocre seat. One could end up paying over 500 dollars to sit in one of the last rows in the United Center. Despite this fact, these games are sold out on a consistent basis.
In my mind, I always imagined these Chicago teams were turning an unbelievable profit. This all changed when I stumbled upon an article on the 2010 Chicago Blackhawk’s Stanley Cup team. The Blackhawk’s organization wasn't "making money" according to Rocky Wirtz, the Blackhawk’s owner in 2010. With the incredible amount of publicity, advertising, and ticket sales received from that year, this fact was very hard to understand. How/Why do you think the Hawks didn't turn a profit in 2010? Click here to read short excerpt on this topic.
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