In Detroit, Red Wings fans throw raw octopuses onto the ice after their team scores a goal.

Cubs fans throw home-run balls hit by opposing teams back onto the field. And sometimes trash.

MULTIPLE SCORES

If a player scores three times in a game, it's called a hat trick.

If a player hits a home run with the bases loaded, it's called a grand slam. The Cubs don't do this very often.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Players use wooden sticks to hit a small object, called a puck.

Players use wooden sticks to hit a small object, called a Baseball. Occasionally, the stick is filled with cork.

NATIONAL PASTIME?

It is considered the national sport of Canada.

It is considered the national sport of the U.S., hence the term "National pastime." Chicago fans often refer to it in more colorful terms.

RIGHTING THE WRONGS

Fighting is often used to avenge a perceived wrong by the opposing team.

Throwing a pitch at a batter is often used in response to a perceived wrong by the opposing team. Cubs pitchers have been known to hit batters on accident.

GREAT BEGINNINGS

The start of the game begins with a faceoff.

The start of the game begins with the first pitch. Beware, Cubs injuries.

CELEBRITY GIRLFRIENDS/WIVES

Elisha Cuthbert, Hilary Duff, Gena Lee Nolin, Kellie Pickler, Willa Ford

Madonna, Mariah Carey, Jennie Finch, Alyssa Milano, Halle Berry