Over the years a lot of the Players on the Hawks were my favorites, Bobby Hull, Tony Esposito, Stan Mikita, Steve Larmer, Jeremy Roenick, Eddie Belfour, and I am sure I am leaving some out,but as I said earlier as a Hockey fan, my loyalties were never so strongly Bruins that I didn't enjoy watching these other teams. Of Course over the years there were teams and Players that I simply had no use for whatsoever- The Pittsburg Penguins, Mario Lemeiux (always crying to the referees) Sid Crosby (with the Collagen Lips) Jaromir Jagr (the girlie man who despite being quite big never ever hit another player unless it was accidental), The Montreal Canadians, and of the original six teams, I never had any like for the Rangers or The Toronto Maple leafs. But of all the teams I hated none ever came close to my dislike for the Philadelphia Flyers. This is a team that has always been filthy nasty dirty. I think the term "deliberate attempt to injure" originated In Philadelphia. Getting Chris Pronger, a man I have hated since he came into the league this year did nothing to sway my opinion.
So I was delighted when the Flyers and Hawks ended up in the finals. I guess it would have been neat if the Bruins and Hawks Played, but I would have been too conflicted. This way I had a true hate for the opposing team. So going into what turned out to be the final game, I was not surprised to see the Flyers at their cheap shot best, throwing themselves at people, charging, crosschecking, kneeing leaving their feet on hits etc. So I was so pleased when Kane slipped that overtime winning goal into the net. Although I must say, like everyone else, I was confused that no light went on...... but when Kane after seeing the puck lodged under the padding began shedding parts of his uniform, I was ecstatic. Finally the long suffering fans Of Chicago had their Stanley Cup. Believe me as a resident of Massachusetts, with the Red Sox I know long suffering to be sure.
So now it's Over! Congratulations to the efforts of all the Players on the Blackhawks who played good solid tough Hockey without the need of cheapshots. The Kane goal was awesome, (maybe not as dramatic as Bobby Orr's flying through the air) but incredible anyway. I'm sure you would have liked to win it at home in front of the home fans, but excuse me for taking delight in rubbing it in the faces of those obnoxious, classless fans who booed Anti Niemi when he hoisted the cup, and Toews when he was announced as MVP. Who dod they think was going to get the series MVP a Flyer? Maybe they thought the "Breck Girl, " Hartnell should have won (didn't he look like one of the characters in "Where The Wild Things Are?)
So to the fans of the Hawks and citizens of Chicago enjoy your win, soak it all up, take pictures , and buy all the merchandise, you never know when it will happen again. I know You have a good solid core of players going into next year, but sadly a lot of odd things can happen. We in Boston know that first hand as we saw a very promising superstar, Patrice Bergeron taken out by an incredibly cheap hit from behind head shot, by no surprise a Philadelphia Flyer. Although he has returned to the team and was named the Bruins MVP this year, he is a mere shadow of his former self after recovering from his major concussion. So you never know, they might repeat but for now soak it all up-take advantage of viewing the cup when it appears in town, and we'll see you again In September. Now it's the Cub's turn....... Good luck and godspeed!
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