And to think that a few years ago hockey was almost dead in Chicago!

Sweet Home Chicago has, by all accounts, gone hockey mad. Even the fountain in the Civic Center Plaza (the plaza with the Picasso sculpture wearing the Patrick Sharp helmet in it) is spouting red water. And landmarks all over the city have taken on a distinctly red, black and white tone, with images of The Chief and hockey helmets and sweaters bearing them appearing in the most unlikely places.

I was searching the internet for pictures of all the ways in which Col. McLaughlin's team has popped up all over town, but I just came across this slide show, which does a pretty good job of hitting the highlights.

And no, I don't think either Michael Jackson or the ghost of Piccaso mind a bit.

Personally, I think that helmet makes the Picasso in Civic Center Plaza look Sharp (you may groan now if you like).