So, that might be a good reason to make this trip. (Red alert: If he stays healthy, this will be Evgeni Malkin’s 1,000th career game. The Blackhawks really stink, which is another drawback. Wait until 2040, when the Pirates are good again, and go to Wrigley instead. But it’s so, so much better in the spring and summer. Seems odd to me.įinal thought: This will seem strange coming from a hockey writer. I’m always surprised by how few Penguins fans attend games here. Getting there isn’t awful, but you’ll be a little lighter in the wallet upon leaving. It will cost you, but you’ll be impressed.Ĭhicago has gotten really, really expensive in pretty much every way. I’m not a Chicago-style pizza person, but if you are, this is probably the city for you. Go enjoy a steak at Gibson’s if you can afford it. Pretty simple either way, though I’d advise you fly. Inexpensive, direct flights to two different Chicago airports. The rest of his team is bad to the point of being disturbing. Patrick Kane is the greatest American player in history and remains poetry on skates. Stick to downtown and let the good times roll. Downtown Chicago is a marvel.Ĭlearly, there’s a good time to be had here. If you can’t find something fun or interesting, you aren’t trying. It’s like New York, only the people are friendlier. They do call it the Windy City, don’t you know. You can’t blame them if they aren’t real excited about this version of their favorite team. United Center is getting a little outdated and is too big. As the years roll on, however, I find myself starting to like it more and more. Not many Yinzers have migrated to the Twin Cities.įinal thought: This used to be one of my least favorite trips. Hotels are cheap here, and the food and ticket situation is reasonable. because all of the Delta employees stay there.) (The restaurant in the hotel is really good and serves food until 1 a.m. It’s a quick Uber ride to the area, right beside the airport and right beside Mall of America. Nothing fancy unless you want to stay in Minneapolis, which isn’t recommended. It’s a five-minute walk to the arena and well worth your time. However, I’d recommend hitting Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub before or after games. You might even run into GM Billy Guerin while you’re there.ĭirect flights on Delta are available, and MSP is a great airport. He’s all three and near the end of his career. There are great goalies, and there are Hall of Fame goalies. Plus, you may have heard of Marc-Andre Fleury. Not sure the nightlife will blow you away. But I sense this is a relatively clean-living area. You find this in most cold weather climate areas. The Penguins play here a few days before Thanksgiving this season, which is in line with Christmas shopping season. And perhaps you’ve heard of a place called the Mall of America. Paul is very cute and quaint with lots of interesting shops to explore. Everyone is so friendly in Minnesota that merely having a chat with the locals is likely to put you in a good mood.
Paul showcases one of the NHL’s best arenas - it’s a couple of decades old, but I still have it ranked in my top three - along with a fanbase that is both really passionate and really friendly. Yinzer attendance - Taking over visiting venues is a Pittsburgh sports tradition.
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