Rite of Spring 2013 (NHL Playoffs): "You have no fear of the underdog, that's why you will not survive."

[dbadefense1990]

Wow. Congrats to the Blackhawks for the Cup and to both teams for a great series. We were really spoiled by the epic NBA Finals and Stanley Cup this year.

And to think, we were all two minutes away from the 1st time since 1994 where both the Cup Final and NBA Finals needed a Game 7.

But yeah, we were spoiled with this June's awesome championship series from both leagues.

[CS85]

Here's the audio of me freaking out as they scored the tying/winning goals. Lots of F-bombs and screaming at a weird tone that will hurt your ears.

https://soundcloud.com/elevatorengage/the-win

[dbadefense1990]

Where's the screencap of Andrew Shaw lifting the Cup over his head with a bloodied face...

Based on the photo, Shaw embodies Chicago's warrior logo. Blood, sweat, tears, fears and years...championship.

[infrared41]

Here's the audio of me freaking out as they scored the tying/winning goals. Lots of F-bombs and screaming at a weird tone that will hurt your ears.

https://soundcloud.c...rengage/the-win

Yeah, we'll be playing that.

Directv... I hate you.

Assuming this is the reason... Damn, dude. Local channels cost all of five bucks a month.

[Coast2CoastAM2006]

this was the first thing that popped into my mind when I saw chicago win the cup.

[CS85]

[gsn93]

What a great game and series. The last two minutes were just freakin' crazy.

[speedy]

Unbelievably heartbreaking ending. Son of a bitch. If the Cup wasn't going to reside in Boston this summer, I'm glad it's at least in a town that appreciates hockey like Chicago does. I couldn't build up any type of hate against this team like Vancouver in 2011. Just a gritty, classy team.

Hats off Hawks fans, congrats.

[BigBubba]

BOSTON YOU NOW KNOW MY PAIN.

[Kramerica Industries]

[CS85]

Unbelievably heartbreaking ending. Son of a bitch. If the Cup wasn't going to reside in Boston this summer, I'm glad it's at least in a town that appreciates hockey like Chicago does. I couldn't build up any type of hate against this team like Vancouver in 2011. Just a gritty, classy team.

Hats off Hawks fans, congrats.

I would've said the same had the Blackhawks lost. The Bruins and their fans have been extremely cool despite each side's thirst for the title. Handshakes all around.

[Kevin W.]

Unbelievably heartbreaking ending. Son of a bitch. If the Cup wasn't going to reside in Boston this summer, I'm glad it's at least in a town that appreciates hockey like Chicago does. I couldn't build up any type of hate against this team like Vancouver in 2011. Just a gritty, classy team.

Hats off Hawks fans, congrats.

To which I say good series, Boston fans. Your boys played their hearts out. It was plainly obvious that they deserved the Cup just as much as Chicago and against anyone else, Boston probably would have won. If I had a hat on, I'd tip it to you.

[Mings]

My bosses better close the office so we can go to the parade.

[Kramerica Industries]

Unbelievably heartbreaking ending. Son of a bitch. If the Cup wasn't going to reside in Boston this summer, I'm glad it's at least in a town that appreciates hockey like Chicago does. I couldn't build up any type of hate against this team like Vancouver in 2011. Just a gritty, classy team.

Hats off Hawks fans, congrats.

I would've said the same had the Blackhawks lost. The Bruins and their fans have been extremely cool despite each side's thirst for the title. Handshakes all around.

To which I say good series, Boston fans. Your boys played their hearts out. It was plainly obvious that they deserved the Cup just as much as Chicago and against anyone else, Boston probably would have won. If I had a hat on, I'd tip it to you.

And then you wonder why it would be so much easier to see a fanbase like those in Chicago or Boston celebrating a sports championship, compared to Miami.

I rooted for the Blackhawks on pure merit here. But a Boston franchise will always be high on the lists of markets who deserve championships based on fan dedication. Based on that, this was just another reason why this was such a great series to watch. Both sides were deserving winners.

[Viper]

Yup, that was one whale of a series. Maybe the best of all time that didn't go the full seven.

[Funky Bunky]

The Kings are officially no longer Stanley Cup Champions... that's refreshing.

Congrats to Sodbody, CRich, the admiral, and everyother CCSLC Hawks fan outside of CS85. Congrats!

[Sodboy13]

Someone call Lake County Sheriff's Police. We need to make sure admiral's not dead. I think this might have ended him.

I'm still in shock. I may never not be. Of all the endings, of all the players, of all the gin joints in all the world... what.

Also:

[Lycan38]

Just a unbelievable series. This series made me extremely happy as a hockey fan. After the lockout, this series is what the sport needed.

[Chicageaux]

That was old time hockey, coach. Congrats to both teams.

[dbadefense1990]

To all Chicago fans, including CS, Admiral, Richardson, OldRoman and Sodboy: have fun with your cup championship. Your team rightfully earned it, after going all-Goro on Detroit after trailing 3-1, after going all-Scorpion on the Kings, and after such a Cup Final where the Blackhawks went all-Johnny Cage tonight.

Congrats and skate the cup well for the summer!

Someone call Lake County Sheriff's Police. We need to make sure admiral's not dead. I think this might have ended him.

I'm still in shock. I may never not be. Of all the endings, of all the players, of all the gin joints in all the world... what.

Also:

"Stupid babies need the most attention."