Here Come the Hawks.... and Their They Go2009 did not start off too shabby. I was able to score some tickets for the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. Most people don't know but I love the Hawks as much as the Bears. Maybe more at times. Of course I have the White Sox in the warmer months.
Back to Wrigley Field.... I have not been there in a long time. I can't recall the last game. Maybe the McGwire / Sosa home run chase? Could it really have been that long?
After stepping into the friendly confines, I quickly remember why it's been so long. I hate that park. Period. 20 minutes to use the bathroom, 20 minutes to get a brat, sound system sucks, obstructed views and lets be honest, Cubs new slogan is, 101 - Here We Come. President Regan once said, "Tear down that wall". I think its time.
(and by no means am I saying that the Cell is better. It has its flaws but at least they are being addressed every year)
OK, I am done bitching about Wrigley field. For now. The pre-game was spectacular. Honoring the legends of the Blackhawks as well as the Cubs. I think I might have even clapped for Sandberg when he was announced. I was just caught up in the moment.
The world was finally able to see how the National Anthem should be played. With screaming fans, clapping and yelling to the words. Cheering like there was no tomorrow. It really felt like the old Chicago Stadium. Fireworks were going off and then some fighter jets flew really low overhead. I then raised my flask in honor of the men and women who were fighting for our great Country.
Then the game came.... the first period was awesome. Three goals by the Hawks. Unfortunately, that's all the Hawks scored (except late in the last period). The Red Wings showed why they are a veteran Championship team. They just chipped back at the Hawks and won with a 6 to 4 final score. At least the Hawks got a taste of what playoff hockey will look like.
Hope everyone has a prosperous 2009!
The following was taken from secondcityhockey.com
Top 10 End-Results of The Winter Classic
10. Wrigleyville bars now know what real drinkers look like
9. Due to the presence of Scum fans for mere hours, property values are down 20% in Lakeview
8. Even more people realize Wrigley needs a renovation yesterday
7. More blood in the urinal troughs from one day than in the past two years combined
6. Cops in a new area of town have lost an argument with editors of Committed Indian
5. We think Billy Corgan is even more of a dweeb than before. Did you see that schmuck?
4. Forcing Billy Williams out into the cold took 5 years off his life
3. Wrigley has now hosted a commissioner dumber than Bud Selig
2. Scum have gotten more wins in 2009 than the Lions will
1. Unfortunately, not the death of Ron Santo
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