Sports Trifecta On Tap This Weekend

By Marcus Gilmer in Arts & Entertainment on Oct 31, 2008 7:20PM

In case you haven't booked your Halloween night or you pre-Election weekend with plans, consider taking in some local professional sports action. First up are the Blackhawks, who take the ice tonight at the United Center against the Dallas Stars. Both teams have struggled to open the year and the winner will climb above .500 for the season. But if hockey isn't your thing, come out to the UC Saturday night to see the Bulls take to the hardwood against Spanish national team star (and brother of Pau) Marc Gasol and the Memphis Grizzlies. The Bulls are in Boston tonight for a big game against the Celtics, but they'll be back to feel the home crowd love tomorrow night. And if you still haven't fed your appetite for pro sports, the Bears return from their bye week to take on their hapless division rivals, the Detroit Lions. The Bears thumped the Lions 34-7 in week 5 and Kyle Orton has emerged as one of this year's surprise offensive stars. Believe it or not, there are still some (mostly expensive) tickets left for this game, but Stubhub is always a good bet, too.

Blackhawks vs. Stars, Tonight, 7:30 p.m., United Center, $20 - $350, via Ticketmaster
Bulls vs. Grizzlies, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., United Center, $10 - $250, via Ticketmaster
Bears vs. Lions, Sunday, 12 p.m., Soldier Field, $68 - $350 via Ticketmaster