Hashtag Monday: Blackhawks Fan Superstitions

Jun 11, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the Chicago Blackhawks logo on the ice during media day in preparation for game one of the 2013 Stanley Cup Fina against the Boston Bruins at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports

Hashtag Monday: Blackhawks Fan Superstitions

Happy Hashtag Monday, Blackhawks fans! Well, maybe it’s not entirely “happy,” since the Hawks are coming off a couple of tough home losses this past weekend. Just remember: we are only midway through the season. It’s better to slump at this point (if at all) than later in the season, and certainly better than losing steam in the postseason. Who’s worried? I’m not.

Next weekend will prove to be much happier for the Hawks anyway, as they will be sending five players to the 2015 NHL All-Star Game. But if you are going to watch the festivities, make sure to bring your sunglasses, because the players will have to endure some heinously bright jerseys. Last week, we asked all of you:

The NHL #AllStarGame2015 jerseys were revealed last week. What do think of them? With 5 Blackhawks going, would you buy one? #HashtagMonday
— Blackhawk Up (@Blackhawk_Up) January 12, 2015

Not surprisingly, the response was unanimous:

@Blackhawk_Up neon green lol BOOO this isn't glow in the dark game is it ?
— AMCSHOWTIME88 (@TCND29AC) January 12, 2015

@Blackhawk_Up @madhousefeed they look like #OregonDuck unis......so right now I say NO !!! #LetsGoBuckeyes
— Ana❌aria (@AnaBuckeye) January 12, 2015

@Blackhawk_Up nope!! Only if they came with the player!!
— T-Grrrr (@cooltj) January 13, 2015

@Blackhawk_Up I think I'd rather buy some European league sweater with a bazillion ads on it before I'd buy that ASG sweater. #NotAnXGame
— SteveY (@SteveYatsushiro) January 13, 2015

@Blackhawk_Up and I loathe ads on jerseys...
— SteveY (@SteveYatsushiro) January 13, 2015

Thanks, Steve – that’s exactly what I was thinking! I didn’t realize Mountain Dew was an NHL sponsor. It’s like someone came upon a paint color called “Radioactive Snot” and thought, “hey, I bet that would look great on a hockey sweater!” Of course that was only after being conked in the head with said paint can.

Turning back to the recent play of the Hawks – which could also be fairly labeled as “Radioactive Snot,” although that might be a bit too kind – I had to wonder why the Hawks were losing every single time I have attended a home game this season (and pre-season, for that matter). I joked with someone that maybe I was bad luck, and I had to stay away for a bit until they sorted themselves out. I also decided that I would wear my jersey when wearing games at home, which worked pretty well last season (for the most part).

So this week, we are asking:

Who's a superstitious #Blackhawks fan? What do you do/avoid, before/during games? All games, or only when they're in a rut? #HashtagMonday
— Blackhawk Up (@Blackhawk_Up) January 20, 2015

Let us know what you think!

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