The NHL offseason brings many things: weddings, babies and lake houses, but for the Blackhawks, it also means its annual convention at the Hilton Chicago (720 S. Michigan Ave.). With this summer being my third year attending, I have a few tricks and tips on how to survive one of the busiest weekends of the summer.
This year’s convention will have new features and interactive activities. I suggest trying out the virtual reality experience, hockey 101 sessions with chances to play against Blackhawks prospects and checking out the Design-Your-Own-Puck station. The “Emergency Goalie Challenge,” which is a game designed to get you from the locker room to the ice, might be fun as well.