Monsters vs. Manitoba Moose

When it comes to local professional sporting events, the Lake Erie Monsters, the minor league hockey team that's now affiliated with the Columbus Blue Jackets, offers plenty of bang for the buck. You get to see almost-NHL hockey at bargain basement prices. Tonight and tomorrow night at 7 at Quicken Loans Arena, the team takes on the Manitoba Moose. Tickets start at $10 and deep discounts on concessions are available too as fans can enjoy $1 sodas, $2 hotdogs and $3 beers at tonight's game and there's also a free post-game skate. Tomorrow night is Go Pink Night and there will be a special jersey auction. The Monsters play at the Q again at 3 p.m. on Sunday when the Monsters take on the Toronto Marlies. There will be a postgame autographs session. Monster Kids Meals will be available for only $6, and all kids can enjoy a hotdog, soda and chips for only $6. (Niesel)