Frigid fans jamming Wrigley Field won't be the only ones cheering when the Blackhawks host the Detroit Red Wings on New Year's Day for the NHL's second Winter Classic.
They'll be shouting from the rooftops, as well.
Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) wants to give the owners of rooftop clubs overlooking Wrigley approval to sell tickets to the event Blackhawks President John McDonough says "has the potential to be . . . the toughest regular-season ticket to secure in the history of Chicago sports."
"It's a fierce rivalry. Interest is very high and ticket prices are very high. There's an opportunity for the rooftops to do some business," said Tunney, who has introduced an ordinance authorizing rooftop clubs currently limited to Cubs home games to be open Jan. 1.
"For the concerts [by Jimmy Buffett and the Police], the rooftops were not that good a seat. We let them be open, but they didn't benefit financially. This time, the rooftops will have a saleable seat. Center ice is around second base."
Rooftop club owner Tom Gramatis said demand for tickets to the Winter Classic was "the biggest thing ever" when it was announced last summer. But then the economy went south and the buzz died down, so he has cut his price in half, to $200 a head, including food and drink.
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Photo: Rooftop clubs around Wrigley Field may be open for the Winter Classic on New Year's Day.scott stewart~sun-times ;
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