Though we still hold a solid grudge against the Chicago Blackhawks for beating our local Flyers in the 2010 Stanley Cup Final, we can commend the franchise’s promotional products clout, which it will display tomorrow through its National Margarita Day celebration at the United Center with Jimmy Buffett-themed promos items.
Join us before the EARLY 6:30 p.m. puck drop on Friday in the @UnitedCenter Atrium: We're celebrating #NationalMargaritaDay Jimmy Buffett style!
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— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) February 20, 2019
Sometimes, the scheduling world works out perfectly, and the Blackhawks’ chance to have a home game on the day of the observance certainly counts as an example of the hockey gods’ generosity. That is because the organization has quite a history with Buffett, who has come to be synonymous with margaritas. Blackhawks star Patrick Kane, for example, has commemorated the team’s three Stanley Cup titles through concert interactions with the 72-year-old chart-topper, thus making the musician sort of an adopted son (although “grandfather” might be more apt) of the team. While tomorrow’s attendees will certainly be hoping that the Blackhawks remain hot in their push for a playoff spot, they will also be looking to score some great giveaways, which vary depending on when they arrive to the arena and the age of the patrons.
Celebrate #NationalMargaritaDay with us this Friday!
The @UnitedCenter Atrium is turning into a beach party at 4 p.m. before an EARLY puck drop at 6:30 p.m.
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— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) February 19, 2019
The initial 1,500 fans who venture there to see the Blackhawks face the Colorado Avalanche will receive a Blackhawks Margaritaville shirt, with the garment deriving its name from Buffett’s most successful tune and restaurant chain. Supporters who are of drinking age will score a branded Margaritaville cup if they choose to purchase something from the bar in the United Center’s atrium. There will also be prizes like flip-flops for participants in a Margaritaville costume contest. To us, though, the chief prize of the theme night, which will also include a performance by a Buffett cover band, has to be the Margaritaville-themed bicycle. Blackhawks fans can win the bicycle by finding a special parrot beach ball in the arena.
When you remember Margaritaville Night is TOMORROW
Celebrate #NationalMargaritaDay beginning at 4 p.m. in the @UnitedCenter Atrium before the early 6:30 p.m. puck drop! #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/4bSi5RKZjs
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) February 21, 2019
The colorful giveaway is in keeping with the vibrant, carefree persona that Buffett offers in his music, so not only can we envy the Blackhawks for their titles but also their management’s creativity for coming up with this giveaway. To the one who secures the wheeled wonder, know that you are always welcome in Philadelphia to show off your reward for having good dexterity. Just don’t remind us of the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals, OK?
