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The United Center hosted a playoff series win for the Blackhawks Thursday. Tonight the Bulls will take on the Heat there.

The Chicago Blackhawks posted a big 2-1 playoff win in overtime against the Minnesota Wild Monday night. 

Curious City's search for the answer led us into the chilly depths of Chicago’s United Center to head ice technician Dan Ahearn - also known as “The God of Ice in the Midwest,” by a fellow Zamboni driver.

A behind the scenes tasting tour, plus the Chicago Blackhawks secret green juice revealed.

Every November the Bulls pack their bags and hit the road for the team's annual circus trip.

Prince is in town to do a residency at the United Center next week, a move that's surprised and excited his fans in the Midwest. But that's one of the things that makes Prince so fascinating: his unpredictability. The question always seems to be “What’s next”?     

There is a lot of sadness, anger and shock about early playoff exits by both the Bulls and the Blackhawks this year. It has been quite a while since the United Center has been silent this early.