Connor Bedard's Chicago Blackhawks' Ticket Prices to a 5-Year High

Bedard, the NHL 2023 top draft pick, has significantly boosted ticket sales for Chicago Blackhawks, increasing the average ticket price to $209 ahead of his debut game with Blackhawks against reigning Stanley Cup champions Golden Knights.

• Connor Bedard, the first overall draft pick in 2023, is set for his home debut with the Chicago Blackhawks. The player's arrival has dramatically increased ticket prices, with the average cost reaching $209, the highest in five years.
• The Blackhawks have scored a mediocre record in the season so far, with five straight road games resulting in two wins and three losses. The team will be playing the Vegas Golden Knights, the current Stanley Cup champions, at the United Center in their next game.
• In anticipation of Bedard's performance, fans have been paying record-breaking prices, with rates charting nearly 50% higher than the second most expensive game over that same five-year span.
• Bedard, who turned 18 this summer, has already contributed significantly to the Blackhawks this season, with one goal and two assists in five games so far. He had previously achieved a record of 71 goals and 143 points last season with Regina of the Western Hockey League.
• Despite the Blackhawks' early season struggle, expectations are high for Bedard's home debut, and it's expected to significantly boost the team’s performance with four out of their next six games set to be at home.

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