It would seem the crowd that turns out for Blackhawk's games are "all for one" but they definitely need something more. Even the Kings managed to beat them at home (2 - 1) in front of a half decent sized, vocal crowd. No one really stood out but one of the highlights had to have been 3 fights and the crowd during their national anthem - where they cheered and clapped all the way through...it was hard not to get into it then.
I collected Dale and Chuck from O'Hare airport on my way down from Milwaukee on game day. The boys were in good cheer and we decided to continue that mood by heading straight to the pub for a couple of pregame beverages. United Center is huge and the beer was pretty cheap (compared other rinks I have attended).
Probably the most violent comment from a fan yet:
1. Take off your skate and stab him!! (You kind of had to be there to hear the fans in our section start laughing when that was shouted).
An executive decision was made that the guys would attempt to change their flights and we would stay on Sunday to watch a second game - Calgary was coming to town and Dale wasn't missing it for the world. I think we were all glad we stayed as Calgary won a great game, it was 16 degrees outside and for $10 tickets, we even received a free Blackhawks blanket. I guess the only downside would have to have been the 6hr drive to London (not getting in until 1am). Dale and Chuck had to purchase flights out of Hamilton on Monday - I think they were happy to getting back to their couches.
I'm staying with Holly, Dave and Seth for a couple of nights and then heading to Toronto for the game Tuesday. Only 3 games left and with the playoff race in the East very tight for the last couple of places, I look forward to what should be the best games yet.
No comments:
Post a Comment