Sports Bar Haikus aside, it is true that out of town visitors can tune it to their home games at Mother Hubbard’s Sports Pub. Just ask.

More satellite receivers and more monitors lets us show any game by any table. Sports Video on Demand.

Writer Natalie Kuchik notes that a wide selection of draft beers, a late kitchen and plenty of HDTVs make it a top pick. We'll add that while these things may bring you in for the NBA finals, it's the personal service that will bring you back on any given Tuesday. 

We also think that after a visit you may realize that Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub in not just a great NBA finals bar, but also a great place to take in a MLB game during lunch, or watch summer olymipics coverage, or, well you get the idea.

Earlier this week, Mother Hubbard's was pleased to host a group of not only our local MLB and NHL officials, but their visiting brothers in service. And no, they are never questioned or razzed about a call, even against our Cubs, Sox and Hawks. We recognize it's hard work making an instant judgement call on what is sometimes an impossible play (no guarantees, though, the we won't ask you to pose for a "Yer Out" photo for our Facebook timeline).

Speaking of our safety and brothers in service, Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub was also host this week to a very special group of US servicemen who no doubt prefer to remain nameless. Gentlemen, it was a pleasure to have you. Consider yourselves honored guest anytime business brings you near Chicago. Just remember to change out of your work clothes first.

Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub will be televising every game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. You'll be able to catch every shot, save or score while enjoying River North's largest selection of draft beers, our hand-formed burger, or our famous Sloppy Hockey.

Games begin Wednesday April 11 and will run into June. That's right, not only can you watch all the NHL action, but at the same time you can keep up with our Cubs and Sox (or other home team favorites for you visitors).

The Frozen Four NCAA Men's Hockey semi-finals will be held in Tampa, Florida, but you can watch it in Chicago's River North neighborhood at Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub. The first game is at 3:30 Thursday April 5th with the Championship on Saturday April 7th.

The remaining teams are: 

• Ferris St (defeated Cornell and Denver) vs Union College ( defeated Mich St)
• Minnesota ( defeated Boston U and North Dakota State) vs Boston College ( defeated Air Force and defending champion Minn Duluth)

Anyone caught tweeiting "Chillin' @MotherHubbards watching Frozen Four" will be put on the big screen and honored for their super hero-like self confidence in using the word Chillin'.

We won't suggest that Mother Hubbard's presence had anything to do with their choice of neighborhood or that the famous developer chose the old Sun-Times location for the short walk to Chicago's finest, old-fashioned, hand-made burger. We'll only note that we were here first.

And why not? No one in River North (that's Chicago speak for that neighborhood just across the river from the downtown Loop) can show more games at one time thanks to our 28 sattelite receivers and over 40 TV monitors.

You know, it's the number or receivers, not monitors, that determines how many different games can be shown at the same time. So keep your head on a swivel and get in here for your share of Madness.

Click here to download a copy of our limited edition March Madness 2012 sports nickname quiz.

Bonus: Figure out which two seats in the house let you see almost every monitor (provided you've got your head on that swive)!

While we cannot accept reservations, if every member of your group is present before 3:30 a table will be yours!. After that it is first come, first seated. Can't make it until later? Don't let that stop you from dropping in. The fun, food and drink lasts late into the evening.

Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub makes it a special, fun experience whether your team wins or loses.

Mother Hubbard’s Sports Pub has a 18 year custom of NEVER HAVING A COVER CHARGE ON NEW YEAR'S EVE

Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve!