A survey regarding Chicago Blackhawks fans says it all

A riveting new study has placed Chicago Blackhawks fans at the pinnacle of fervor in the NHL, branding them as the league's most intense enthusiasts.

According to research conducted by casinos.org, which involved a survey of 3,000 NHL fans across the United States and Canada, Blackhawks supporters stand out not just for their volume but their spirited, often contentious engagement during games.

The study utilized an innovative « ice cold » index to quantify fan intensity, with scores reflecting the degree of aggressiveness displayed by fans.

With a near-perfect score of 96.9 out of 100, Blackhawks fans clinched the top spot, surpassing even the passionate followers of the Colorado Avalanche. In stark contrast, Ottawa Senators fans appeared relatively subdued, securing a mere 5.5 score.

Participants in the survey were evaluated on various aspects of fan behavior. Queries ranged from the frequency of booing to more provocative actions like cheering when players sustain injuries or engaging in online trash talk.

A significant 22% of Blackhawks fans admitted to physical altercations with rival fans—the highest in the league—while nearly half expressed no remorse over past behaviors.

Here's a breakdown of the components that contributed to the « ice cold » index:

- Physical confrontations were weighted heavily, constituting 25% of the index.
- Celebrating player injuries and engaging in mean-spirited behaviors like trash-talking each contributed 15%.
- Appathy towards previous aggressive actions and indifference to opponents' losses also added 15% each.
- Frequent booing and online trash-talking were deemed less critical, each making up 5%.
- Fans' self-assessment of their own conduct rounded out the scoring with the final 5%.

This revealing index not only highlights the passionate, if sometimes polarizing, nature of Blackhawks fans but also poses a question to the reader: Do you share this fiery spirit?