Ya know, the Thrashers might just be on to something

[Jersey Wing 1,521]

Joe Louis Arena uses what look like male high school players to go scoop up the snow along the boards and in the crease during a stoppage in play. The Devils and Rangers do the same, guys skate out with big snow shovels and play human Zamboni.

The Atlanta Thrashers don't use teenage boys, oh no, they use the 'Blue Crew', and I've really been enjoying stoppages in play watching Atlanta home games on Center Ice.

Go Thrashers! Commercial breaks have never been so much fun

[Mike 0]

Bad teams need a draw because their hockey doesn't sell tickets.

[YoungGuns1340 1]

I'd rather see some high school kids get a chance, and have our players stay focused personally.

And yeah - this is just because Atlanta needs every bit of help they can get to drum up business for their team.

[Jersey Wing 1,521]

I know WHY they do it. I'm also glad they do it

[dat's sick 1,002]

Atlanta fans are probably enjoying the stoppages more than their team's actual play.

[Hockeytown_Ryan 122]

Atlanta fans are probably enjoying the stoppages more than their team's actual play.

youll know that to be true when you see the crowd throwing the beer cups and pretzel papers out on the ice

"just because" lol

[Blueliner 69]

They also have this every Friday night.

Man Plan

[Rivalred 630]

They also have this every Friday night.

Man Plan

Unlimited nachos, soft pretzels, hot dogs, fountain drinks, and a chance to get a photo taken starting at $32? That is a pretty damn good deal.

Hope they have 2-ply....

[joshy207 156]

Joe Louis Arena uses what look like male high school players to go scoop up the snow along the boards and in the crease during a stoppage in play. The Devils and Rangers do the same, guys skate out with big snow shovels and play human Zamboni.

The Atlanta Thrashers don't use teenage boys, oh no, they use the 'Blue Crew', and I've really been enjoying stoppages in play watching Atlanta home games on Center Ice.

Go Thrashers! Commercial breaks have never been so much fun

The Joe's shoveling crew is made up of players from Little Caesars' Midget AAA team. (High school age, yes.)

The Blue Crew is tasty!!

[Lovin Jiri Fischer 147]

How many threads about this have there been this season? The Wings do not need slutty looking girls to draw crowds. It's really tacky. I would rather keep the respectability with everyone wearing the Winged wheel. I mean we might as well get macho looking men to dance around in little costumes too right?

And for the record, girls do go out there to shovel during stoppages. They are just wearing Wings jerseys and not underwear. Are they not as good because they actually wear clothes and look like normal women?

[Z and D for the C 712]

Tacky? Yes.

Do the wings need it? No.

Would I absolutely love it? f*** yes.

[Jwo 7]

I prefer not to be blue in the pants.

[The Mule 0]

If you ask me, the more hot girls working for sports teams, the better.

[55fan 5,133]

Disgraceful. What are they doing out of the kitchen?

[EuroTwin 240]

Disgraceful. What are they doing out of the kitchen?

It is the oldest profession.

[Guest mindfly]

I think the females on this board are just jealous te he he haw haw ho ho...

[55fan 5,133]

I think the females on this board are just jealous te he he haw haw ho ho...

Well, who wouldn't be? I mean, think about it: The guys have been spitting and blowing their noses on the ice. You get to grab a shovel and clean up after them. What woman wouldn't want to do that? And, unlike at home, you get paid for it (at least I assume these girls do). Plus you get a cute little outfit with cute accessories for free. And if that wasn't enough, drunk guys with beer guts get to make crude comments about what they'd like to do with you if you weren't wearing the cute outfit. It's the chance of a lifetime.

Jealous? Heck, yeah. If I was young and cute, I'd so be there. Wouldn't you?

[Guest micah]

I wonder if having something prettier than Pavel to look at would put some butts in the lower bowl seats at the Joe?

[Guest micah]

Well, who wouldn't be? I mean, think about it: The guys have been spitting and blowing their noses on the ice. You get to grab a shovel and clean up after them. What woman wouldn't want to do that? And, unlike at home, you get paid for it (at least I assume these girls do). Plus you get a cute little outfit with cute accessories for free. And if that wasn't enough, drunk guys with beer guts get to make crude comments about what they'd like to do with you if you weren't wearing the cute outfit. It's the chance of a lifetime.

Jealous? Heck, yeah. If I was young and cute, I'd so be there. Wouldn't you?

It's probably a pretty good gig. I'd guess that most of these girls are aspiring models/actresses/dancers and this gives them a chance to be seen. Granted, most of them will probably be knocked up and living in a trailer in 6 years (oh wait, Georgia? Scratch that, 3 years) but it occasionally pans out. Carreer-wise, one could do worse than Paula Abdul. Also, with a job like that, you have what I would guess to be 15% better chances of sleeping with a professional hockey player, if you're into sleeping with professional hockey players. Another added bonus is that I'd guess that your chances of sleeping with a rink attendent or low-level marketing guy increase by like 300%.

[Spinner 6]

I hate it when my exes all get together

[PROBIE4PREZ 58]

Im all about hot chicks but it seems way out of place in hockey .. especially on the ice ..

[Louisville 112]

Chicago has a Blue Ball crew too.

I understand the concept of cheerleaders, but having half naked women run around waving and cleaning up ice? I don't even get it from a promotional stand point... Am I supposed to rub one out in between whistles or wait until the game is over?

Edited April 8, 2009 by Louisville

[Guest micah]

Chicago has a Blue Ball crew too.

I understand the concept of cheerleaders, but having half naked women run around waving and cleaning up ice? I don't even get it from a promotional stand point... Am I supposed to rub one out in between whistles or wait until the game is over?

It's supposed to make you enjoy your expirience at the game more, silly. There's not alot to watch durring media timeouts, and people in our culture of imediate gratification do not want to be bored for 2 minutes. Frankly, I wish the icegirls were nakid, but whatya gonna do?

[JayUp88 1]

I do wish they did this at the Joe. Yes I know all the girls here will whine and complain about it but hey oh well. No one wants cheerleaders of course but ice girls are a completely different story. Much better then little boys cleaning off the ice.

[trogdor 5]

clamidia on ice