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Hockey's been pretty much off our sports radar for the past few years. Between the sour taste left by the lockout a few years back and our general hatred of how Bill Wirtz ran his team, we passed our time during the cold Chicago winters exclusively with the Bulls. Given the anemic attendance numbers at the UC for Hawks games, we clearly weren't the only ones -- it's not like the fans were instead watching on TV at home. But with the end of the Bill Wirtz era and an exciting young roster, we've thought about giving hockey another chance.
Are you also thinking of jumping on the Blackhawks bandwagon, but weren't sure where to start? Or how to look like you've been one of the few who stuck with 'em through thick and thin? If that's the case, the Trib's here to help.
Their guide to becoming a Blackhawks fan includes tips in eight areas of fandom -- from getting tickets and getting to the stadium, to apparel, to the rules of the sport (example: you'll get a better view from the higher up seats).
The guide is hardly complete, however. While it mentions how to avoid the long lines for concessions during intermissions (head out with two minutes left in the period) it fails to mention that you'll be mocked mercilessly by the hockey crowd if you buy the veggie pizza, included on the menu to please yuppie Bulls fans. But we're no expert on hockey or the 'Hawks... so 'Hawks fans, what other words of wisdom did the Trib gloss over? What advice can you pass on to the noob hockey fans out there? And do I really have to grow a mullet?
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Epic Fail! They did not mention the Anthem.
I really think the Hawks need to bring back this commercial.
Yeah, that's a classic. They should also mention in the article, that while you hate Detroit, you must be prepared to chant "Detroit Sucks!" at any time--in the stands at a Predators game, on the buss home from a Blues game--at any time. It's always applicable.
Totally agree, Jeff and bunny. The "singsong" "Let's go Blackhawks" IS acceptable, but only when used as the first half of a call-and-response with "Detroit sucks".
Under no circumstances should you be walking around the seating area while the puck is in play. You will be taunted and booed until my throat is sore.
The best part of being a Red Wings fan in this town is watching all the fairweather fans leave broken hearted when the Wings win.
Saturday was great.
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152 days until baseball opening day!!!!
I thought the best part of being a Red Wings fan is the relief from the Lions when hockey season starts.
I thought the best part about being a Red Wing fan in Chicago is that you don't live in Detroit.
The Hawks were 3-1 against the Wings at home last year btw
Only fools yell "shoooooot" when the home team is on the power play. Come on Trib!
@bunnybear:
Agreed. Missing the screaming part is unforgivable.
Also, when it comes to hockey, no matter how good a player is, they usually end up getting traded to two or three teams. Sometimes as many as ten. I would go back and pick classic Blackhawks for "throwback" jerseys. Mikita, Hull, Roenick, and Belfour would all be good picks. But not Chelios. Because he was with the Wings for a while so fuck him.
Don't stand while the game is going on!
Cheer the national anthem! (Respect Canada's too.)
Remember nothing about St. Louis is better than Chicago, and that includes the Blues.
Brand new jerseys with the latest free agent show you have been a fan for five seconds.
Enjoy parting with a $20 for 2 beers and 2 hot dogs.
yay joem500. i have no interest in hockey. blah.
@happyfunball
You nailed it on the players for your jerseys. That's why I've got Chico Maki. No matter how hard they try, they can never trade him.
I'll always love my Islanders, no matter how goddamn pathetic they are!
Bring back "Snowshoes"!