NHL ticket cost is all about the market. Blackhawks are a big market. Same with here in Vancouver. Prices are outrageous. You could go see the Arizona Coyotes for the price of a movie ticket and it'll come with free hot dogs or pizza and parking! As a matter of fact, for many people it's cheaper to fly to Arizona and see a game there than it is to see a game in the lower bowl here in Vancouver. And sp1nx can tell you all about how stupidly expensive it is to see the Maple Leafs. MLS is far cheaper. I can see the Whitecaps for $30.