A Heartwarming Moment at the Barn

by Hockey Hillbilly on Jan 22, 2012 11:07 AM EST

On the plaza at Fifth and Broad thousands of Predators faithful stood shoulder to shoulder with thousands more who had ridden the band wagon from Chicago to see the Blackhawks' first appearance in Bridgestone Arena this season. As they all pushed slowly toward the entrance the atmosphere was heavy. At least one proactive Pred fan was ready to take on the Second City contingent for braying through the National Anthem--a full half hour before the game! Attitudes were definitely engorged. Then a group of Hawks fans struck up a chant. It began with but a few voices but soon swelled into a vast chorus: "Red Wings Suck! Red Wings Suck!" Preds fans joined in full throat. What a wonderful moment of fellowship among hockey fans.

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Awesome! I wish I could've been there.

Also… we need to do a better job ensuring that 45/55 NEVER happens again.

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by preds4ever on Jan 22, 2012 12:11 PM EST reply actions

What exactly is 45/55?

by silverpie on Jan 23, 2012 9:50 AM EST up reply actions

i believe 45/55 was the ratio of Hawks jerseys to Preds jerseys in the crowd.

by robjustice on Jan 23, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions

an incorrect ratio, at that.

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by cisar on Jan 23, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions

See, there is hope for mankind.

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by Dirk Hoag on Jan 22, 2012 1:30 PM EST reply actions