In the early morning hours, fans lined up in droves outside the United Center - even braving morning storms - to make sure they could get the the best seats for the annual Training Camp kickoff when doors opened at 9 a.m.
Blackhawks.com spoke to just a few to get their stories and why Training Camp Festival means so much to them.
BLOG: Fans Arrive Early for Best Training Camp Festival Seats
Rain or shine, Blackhawks fans wait hours to get the best seats at the 2019 Training Camp Festival