One of the Biggest Comebacks ...

... in NHL history and we were part of it!

On Monday 10/12/09 the Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Calgary Flames at the United Center but the first period did not go well for the Hawks. After scoring five goals in only 5:29 minutes, the Flames led 5-0 after 11:43 and it seemed to become a quite disappointing night.
But than they fought back ...
... and the rest is history.

After rallying from five down and beating the Flames 6-5 just 26 seconds into overtime the Blackhawks tied the NHL record for the biggest deficit overcome and the crowd in the madhouse on Madison Avenue finally went crazy.
Eleven goals, storming atmosphere, what a remarkable game!!!

Chicago 2016

In only five days, the decisive moment for Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics will be reached when on Friday October 2nd, the IOC is going to announce the host of the 28th summer games in modern olympic history at their congress in Copenhagen. Chicago is thereby competing against Madrid, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro.

Chicago was considered as favorite for a longer time but especially Rio is a strong competitor and eager to be the very first Olympic City from South America. Otherwise, giving the games to Madrid or Tokyo seems to be a little bit more unlikely since Peking and London are hosting the preceding games. But nevertheless, decisions in the conspirative circles of the International Olympic Comitee are always hard to predict and only on Friday we can be sure if the Obama Factor really helped to bring together "the Youth of the World" in Windy City in 2016.

Baseball @Wrigley Field

Baseball is one of the most popular sports in America. On sunny days in the summer, the countless fields around the country are always crowed with kids trying to imitate their idols from the Major League Baseball.
Wrigley Field is the home ball park of the Chicago Cubs, one of the MLB teams located in Windy City. Since it is located in the residential neighborhood of Lakeview, some residents make some extra money and offer additional seating on their rooftops:
But after watching a whole Cubs game at wrigley Field, I have to admit that I did not get the real baseball feeling. Nothing really happened and two of the very rare hits I missed by not paying attention. Maybe I just don't understand the game? ;-)
At least the real Cubs fans were pretty excited:

NBA playoffs

The Chicago Bulls beat the Boston Celtics in a thrilling double overtime game and tied the first round series at 2-2.

New York Knicks@Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 110-103 in an exciting game at the United Center. Now they are facing the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs starting this weekend.
Crunch time!!!

NHL@United Center

Hakan Saepper was in town and we saw the Blackhawks beating the Dallas Stars 6-2 at United Center.
It's ice time!!!