Seven months ago, fans packed the United Center during the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to see their beloved Blackhawks hopefully embark on another Stanley Cup campaign, but they were sorely disappointed. Not once were fans able to sing and dance to the tune of Chelsea Dagger as they witnessed their team get shut out twice on home ice. Expectations were high for a team considered to be one of the NHL’s most recent dynasties but age and depth seemed to have caught up to the Blackhawks.
Over the summer, many of you may have noticed some extra Blackhawks promotion and marketing.