53 Signs You're A Blackhawks Fan

You don't know how to live in the offseason.

1. Missing a game is not an option.

2. You’ve learned to ignore people who call you a bandwagon fan.

Although some might be, almost all of us know our team. That said, hats off to the people who have been loyal since before 2008, you deserve respect.

3. Your first Hawks game was a memory you’ll never forget.

4. You know better than anyone that Jonathan Toews is the best captain in the league, period.

Don't make him frown!

5. And you love the fact that he proves it game after game.

6. You know the anthem means cheering as loud as you can.

Sung by no other than Jim Cornelison.

7. You’ve watched Patrick Kane grow up, which has been hard, but you’re very happy to see how far he’s come.

Why don't we just forget about his very eventful past and focus on how mature he is now?

8. You roll your eyes at the match ups for NBCSN’s Wednesday Night Rivalry.

No. Stop.

9. You have at least three heart-attacks a period.

10. You love seeing players mic’d up because you can finally hear them chirp other guys and yell profanities.

Unfortunately half of what they say is usually bleeped out.

11. You know that the Hawks are easily the best looking team in the league, and you will fight someone who tells you otherwise.

They're just a bunch of models who play hockey on the side.

12. Especially because of the Hockey version of Dr. McDreamy, Patrick Sharp.

YOU HAVEN'T LIVED UNTIL YOU'VE SEEN HIS FACE.

13. You have planned a wedding for you and your favorite player, which probably includes the rest of the team being groomsmen.

14. You know every player’s personality perfectly.

15. Like Andrew Shaw, and how he never stops talking.

When asked which Blackhawk should come with a mute button, every player on the roster said Shawzy (Including Andrew himself).

16. And how Bryan Bickell loves fishing more than anything in the world.

Except for dogs, maybe...

17. And how Marian Hossa is rather quiet.

But its probably because all he is thinking is about what ridiculously amazing play he’ll make this time.

18. And how 50% of what Corey Crawford does is swear.

It IS fitting since he's number 50...

19. You love watching Kane score, not only because it gets the team a point, but because of the celly that comes after it.

BOOM! Heartbreaker!

20. Your favorite channel is Blackhawks TV.

With the most adorable moments of all time.

21. You miss the days of Joey the Junior Reporter, and are sad to see that he’s grown up.

We all know he's related to Toews though.

22. You can list all the bromances on the team without hesitation.

We all know about Kane and Toews and Seabrook and Keith. Some of the less famous ones: Saad and Leddy, Saad and Shaw, Timonen and Teravainen, Darling and Crawford (a new one) etc...

23. You squeal with excitement every time you see Kane and Toews together, no matter what they're doing.

24. And you genuinely feel attached to their relationship.

WHO DOESN'T LOVE THESE DORKS?!

25. A player getting traded is the equivalent to a relative dying.

Thanks to Stanbo, we needed to say goodbye to Ben Smith this year *cries uncontrollably*.

26. Especially if that player had a bromance with a Hawk who is staying.

LIKE WHEN NICK LEDDY HAD TO ABANDON BRANDON SAAD FOR THE ISLANDERS.

27. You probably stalk each Blackhawk's girlfriend/wife more than the actual player.

You just want to see what your competition is.

28. The words “Teuvo Time” mean so much to you.

He's more than just a tiny Finnish hockey player.

29. But no word is more dominant than “Playoffs.”

April is when all hell breaks loose.

30. You have a definite ranking of who’s playoff beard is the best and who’s is the worst.

31. And even though you love him, you struggle to watch Toews grow a beard because it covers up his beauty.

He still looks pretty good even with a beard.

32. You have at least one player you call your son because you are so proud of him.

It's usually a young player with a lot of potential.

33. You can easily tell Crawford from Darling.

Its not hard to tell, even under their masks.

34. And you’re tired of hearing Crawford isn’t a good goalie because you know it isn’t true.

35. The only reason you like shootouts is because you’re curious to see what Patrick Kane will do.

Goalies everywhere are panicking.

36. But even then, they drive you CRAZY.

37. You don’t even panic anymore when Niklas Hjalmarsson falls down because you know its the norm.

Its hard to watch, but he blocks practically 20 shots every game.

38. You treat Patrick Kane’s mullet as if it is a historical monument.

It's a very important part of the team.

39. And you were disappointed to see that Saad wouldn’t grow one with him in this years playoffs.

RIP.

40. This goal will always haunt you.

41. You hate the Blues, Red Wings and Kings more than anything.

42. But recently you’ve developed a strong hatred for a certain team from Anaheim.

Especially because of Kesler and Perry.

43. You don’t know how to live in the offseason.

No hockey is no fun.

44. Except for the glorious weekend where all the boys reunite at the convention.

45. You LOVE the convention.

Whether you're there or at home, its great to watch.

46. You know how crazy it can get.

Let's hope for another rematch this year of the dance off.

47. And weird...

48. You’ve never seen something so amazing happen in just 17 seconds of play.

The perfect way to win the Stanley Cup.

49. You are more than willing to wait eight months to see this magnificent silver cup be hoisted by no other than Jonathan Toews and the rest of the team.

50. You get very, very frustrated with Coach Q sometimes.

Don't change the lines this time, Q.

51. But you wouldn’t want to see anyone else coaching the team other than Q and his mustache.

52. And even if you swear at players from time to time, there isn’t any team you’d rather be watching than the Hawks.

53. Because, lets face it, there aren’t many things you love more than the team...