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soxboy7 · 12-30-2009, 09:58 PM

Came across this article and I'm curious what you guys think

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/3...e-a-hawks-town

Mo · 12-30-2009, 10:17 PM

No, it's a Bears town and always will be, even during the Jordan era.

That being said, if they keep winning Hawks fever will continue to spread.

bluengold34_OS · 12-30-2009, 10:40 PM

I think at it's core it will always be a Cubs and Bears town, but I think the Hawks are just a step behind. Man, I used to love to go see them at Chicago Stadium and then the UC. Back in he late 80's and early 90's we used to go to Chelios's restaurant before the game, head over to the UC and the crowd was always just awesome....

Piderman · 12-31-2009, 04:10 AM

Its kinda like saying will Toronto ever be a Raptors town or a Jays town...

DrJones · 12-31-2009, 05:13 AM

There's a whole generation of Chicago fans who never saw the Hawks on TV until two seasons ago. These things take time. The Hawks are never going to be as big as the Bears or Cubs (duh), but that doesn't mean they can't be a big part of Chicago's sports landscape.

Cities as big and sports-loving as Chicago tend to have room in their hearts for several teams. Where do the Rangers rank in New York's sports landscape? Fifth, sixth? Yet 1994 was a pretty big deal in the city and not just confined to hockey diehards, no? I've never heard NYC described as a bad hockey town.

The "article" linked above is meaningless, BTW. The guy's not a journalist, just some random blogger who doesn't like hockey.

Whitesox · 12-31-2009, 05:15 PM

I'd say it's a "Cubs Town" as of now. I would love to see it happen, though. Who knows, maybe if things keep going the way they are it could happen.

Spear · 12-31-2009, 11:27 PM

Judging by the Blackhawks attendance, I'd say that they are well supported in the city.

http://espn.go.com/nhl/attendance

funky_chicken · 01-02-2010, 03:35 PM

Living close to Chi-town I noticed the Hawks have gained quite a few bandwagon fans this year. It is nice to see them have all their games on TV. The more access fans have to see them play the more fans they will attract. With that being said I am more of a Blues fan then I am a Hawks fan. I grew up a Brett Hull fan and followed the Blues before I ever followed the Hawks.

Wish the NHL would learn this and would strike a deal to have the NHL on ESPN again.

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