Having scored a thrilling sudden-death victory over the LA Kings in double-overtime, the Blackhawks are advancing to the final round of the Stanley Cup, where they’ll be facing the Boston Bruins. I’m strictly a post-season fan, who’s enjoyed seeing the Hawks’ amazing struggles against the Red Wings and Kings.
What I love is how superstitious the players are. The Hawks players have stopped shaving, and, when presented with a trophy for winning the Western Division championship, clustered about it warily, being careful not to touch it and thus jinx their chance at touching the Stanley Cup.
Will we be seeing more playoff beards around town, as Hawks fans stop shaving in support of their team?
Janet says
People are passionate about their sports. I’m not too much of a fan, definitely not like my husband and sons. They and their friends stopped shaving (except hubby because of work restrictions) during the time the Giants were in the playoffs a few years ago. According to them it worked because the Giants won. Good luck to your favorite hockey team. 🙂
Celia says
Right; may the best men win (but even they know there’s an element of luck involved.) I’m going to keep my eyes peeled for those playoff beards. . . . maybe one of my readers will send a picture in. . . .
Harley says
I’ve seen a number of the Hawk playoff games this years and they have a team that can go “all the way.” I too noticed that not one of the players would touch that Western Title trophy. The Chicago sports news showed a clip of the Bruins being presented the Eastern Trophy and nary a one touched it either !!!!!………..Go Hawks !!!!!!
Celia says
Game one is tonight!