JTalarico328
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New to the forum so I'm not sure if this topic has been discussed, but its one I really enjoy getting into.
As a season ticket holder, there have been moments at the United Center since 2007 that are almost indescribable. I know the Hawks' resurrection has been well-documented, but all you ever hear about is attendance increasing, stores selling jerseys out, etc. What about the fans who went through it all? What was most special to them?
For myself, there are almost too many to choose from. There was the Kings game in late December of 07, when suddenly, every seat was full and SRO was packed. Talk about a "wtf" moment for someone who is used to having a section to himself.
The Philadelphia game on December 26th of 08 was one I'll never forget. I think to this day its the highest attendance ever for a hockey game at the UC. That was the first time ticket demand reached extreme levels, and they tested the capacity of SRO. No doubt in my mind that was a fire hazard that night. Hawks won convincingly for I believe their 9th straight in front of the raucous crowd. We had arrived.
The entire 09 playoffs were incredible and will forever be underrated for obvious reasons (winning the Cup the next year.) Anyone that attended these games knows what I mean.
When it comes down to it though, if I had to choose one moment as being the ultimate Blackhawks orgasm, it would be Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. And I'm mostly referring to the pregame.
The UC was packed as if it was mid 3rd period about 45 minutes prior to puck drop. The standard warmup music was replaced by heavy gangster rap. Twice as loud as normal, too. Not a fan of the genre, but there were no complaints this night.
When the lights went down after the Philly starting line-ups, I could've legitimately cried. What ensued was the loudest [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muYwfcj_JQE"]Let's Go Hawks[/ame] chant I've ever heard, a fantastic intro video, a dangerously loud National Anthem, and a great Game 1 victory.
Moments like the ones above are things I live for as a fan. Frankly, considering the circumstances and what the lifelong Hawks fan went through prior to receiving the gift of the Cup, I'm not sure it gets much better.
What are your favorite Blackhawks moments of the last few years? (In person or not)
As a season ticket holder, there have been moments at the United Center since 2007 that are almost indescribable. I know the Hawks' resurrection has been well-documented, but all you ever hear about is attendance increasing, stores selling jerseys out, etc. What about the fans who went through it all? What was most special to them?
For myself, there are almost too many to choose from. There was the Kings game in late December of 07, when suddenly, every seat was full and SRO was packed. Talk about a "wtf" moment for someone who is used to having a section to himself.
The Philadelphia game on December 26th of 08 was one I'll never forget. I think to this day its the highest attendance ever for a hockey game at the UC. That was the first time ticket demand reached extreme levels, and they tested the capacity of SRO. No doubt in my mind that was a fire hazard that night. Hawks won convincingly for I believe their 9th straight in front of the raucous crowd. We had arrived.
The entire 09 playoffs were incredible and will forever be underrated for obvious reasons (winning the Cup the next year.) Anyone that attended these games knows what I mean.
When it comes down to it though, if I had to choose one moment as being the ultimate Blackhawks orgasm, it would be Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. And I'm mostly referring to the pregame.
The UC was packed as if it was mid 3rd period about 45 minutes prior to puck drop. The standard warmup music was replaced by heavy gangster rap. Twice as loud as normal, too. Not a fan of the genre, but there were no complaints this night.
When the lights went down after the Philly starting line-ups, I could've legitimately cried. What ensued was the loudest [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muYwfcj_JQE"]Let's Go Hawks[/ame] chant I've ever heard, a fantastic intro video, a dangerously loud National Anthem, and a great Game 1 victory.
Moments like the ones above are things I live for as a fan. Frankly, considering the circumstances and what the lifelong Hawks fan went through prior to receiving the gift of the Cup, I'm not sure it gets much better.
What are your favorite Blackhawks moments of the last few years? (In person or not)
