Known as the Hawks, Chicago are one of the oldest teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) and have been champions 6 times, most recently in 2015. They will be hoping to recreate that feat this season after only qualifying for the playoffs once in the past 5 campaigns. In the summer of 2022, they named Luke Richardson as their new head coach – the 40th in their history – and have committed to strengthening their player roster.
2022-23 Player Roster
Head Coach
Luke Richardson (CAN)
Goaltenders
#34 – Petr Mrázek (CZE)
#32 – Alex Stalock (USA)
#40 – Arvid Söderblom (SWE)
Defensemen
#8 – Jack Johnson (USA)
#82 – Caleb Jones (USA)
#4 – Seth Jones (USA) “A”
#6 – Jake McCabe (USA)
#51 – Ian Mitchell (CAN)
#5 – Connor Murphy (USA) “A”
#48 – Filip Roos (SWE)
#25 – Jarred Tinordi (USA)
Forwards
#89 – Andreas Athanasiou (CAN)
#43 – Colin Blackwell (USA)
#17 – Jason Dickinson (CAN)
#13 – Max Domi (CAN)
#58 – MacKenzie Entwistle (CAN)
#52 – Reese Johnson (CAN)
#90 – Tyler Johnson (USA)
#88 – Patrick Kane (USA) “A”
#14 – Boris Katchouk (CAN)
#16 – Jujhar Khaira (CAN)
#23 – Philipp Kurashev (SUI)
#24 – Sam Lafferty (USA)
#11 – Taylor Raddysh (CAN)
#19 – Jonathan Toews (CAN) “C”
* “C” = Captain / “A” = Alternate Captains
2022-23 Schedule
This season Chicago Blackhawks have already played NHL Preseason and NHL Regular Season games. Their first game of the regular season was against the Colorado Avalanche on 12 October 2022. They will continue regular season games – 82 in total – until their last game of the regular season against the Philadelphia Flyers on 13 April 2023 after which they may progress to the NHL Playoffs.
You can find the full 2022-23 Chicago Blackhawks schedule here.
2022-23 Rivals
During the regular season, the Hawks will play Arizona Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, and Winnipeg Jets in their own division, the Central Division. They will also play Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks, and Vegas Golden Knights from the other Western Conference division, the Pacific Division.
Chicago Blackhawks have several rivals, particularly with the other “Original 6” teams. As well as rivalries with divisional opponents Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, and St. Louis Blues, the Hawks have a historical rivalry with Detroit Red Wings as they have faced one another over 750 times. They have 1 scheduled meet-up in the 2022-23 season:
2022-23 Playoffs and Finals
Chicago Blackhawks have reached the NHL playoffs 63 times in their history. They have won the Stanley Cup 6 times.
The 2023 playoffs will begin after the regular season has finished in mid-April. Of the 32 regular season teams, 16 qualify with 8 from each conference (the top 3 teams from each division plus 2 conference teams with the next highest points). There are 4 rounds of best-of-7 series: first round with 16 teams in 8 x best-of-7 series; second round with 8 teams in 4 x best-of-7 series; Conference Finals with 4 teams in 2 x best-of-7 series; and the Stanley Cup Finals with 2 teams in 1 x best-of-7 series to determine who lifts the Stanley Cup.
2022-23 Tickets & Prices
United Center in Chicago, Illinois, United States is the home rink of the Chicago Blackhawks. The arena has a seated capacity of almost 20,000 for hockey games and regularly tops this with the addition of standing-room areas. Adult ticket prices including fees start from as low as USD $15 for basic tickets to $13,728 for the most premium tickets. The average adult ticket starts at $40.
Standard Tickets
United Center has standard seating tickets on 2 main tiers:
- Lower (Section 100) - close to the players so that spectators can feel fully absorbed in the game. These are typically the most expensive standard seating options
- Upper (Section 300) – furthest from the action of all standard seating options but offering an epic atmosphere and typically at a more affordable price than seating on the Lower (Section 100) level
There are also General Admission (SRO) standing-room-only sections located behind the last row of certain Upper (Section 300) level sections.
Premium, Hospitality & VIP Tickets
- Lower Suite Level (Section L) – the most luxurious suites in the arena are located above the Lower (Section 200) level with a private restroom, catering options, and comfortable seating
- Club (Section 200) – also known as the Lexus Club, this level offers some of the best views as well as an in-seat wait service
- Club Suite Level (Section C) - enjoy the exclusivity of a private box just above the Club (Section 200) level with the option to add bespoke extras
- Penthouse Suite (Section P) – an exclusive private box experience from the highest level of the arena. Suites include tickets and can include food and drink, and a host
How to Get Cheap Tickets
Ticket prices for Blackhawks games are dynamic and similar ticket types can vary depending on who they are playing, the day of the week (weekends are usually more expensive), and the stage of the league. Prices for the same game can also change over time and between sellers. In some cases, there are last-minute bargains to be found for less in-demand games, however, by waiting you risk prices going up or tickets selling out. Koobit compares prices from primary and secondary sellers to help you find the right tickets for you at the best price.
Where to Buy Tickets
Chicago Blackhawks tickets can be bought online or at the arena box office. Purchasing your tickets online is generally more reliable and convenient meaning you can easily compare options and prices and have the assurance of guaranteeing seat the right seat for you.
How to Get to a Game
The Hawks play their home games at United Center, which has a selection of pre-bookable parking spaces in nearby lots and is also easily accessible on public transport. Visit the United Center parking & travel page for more information. For event-specific information including away games, click through to an event and view the Travel & Parking section.
2022-23 Merchandise & Apparel
If you want to look the part when attending a Chicago Blackhawks game, Fanatics sells official Chicago Blackhawks merchandise, offering everything from team sweaters to branded caps.
To stay up to date with the latest schedule and ticketing information for this season and beyond, visit the Chicago Blackhawks page.