VladyIBELIEVE16 257 Report post Posted April 21, 2009 eeee This makes me so freaking GIDDY! I can't wait! I'll be cheering you on with Miller76 tomorrow!!! We're watching the game at my place before we go to the ponda and cheer the Guppies and the Ducks on to beating the crap out of each other LOL POWER TO THE 'PUS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted April 21, 2009 YEAHHH THROW THAT OCTOPI!! I can't wait to see one on that ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 21, 2009 (edited) This article makes it sound like octopi are a year-round tradition. "We have not had one (octopus thrown) this season," Granger said, adding that arena personnel know what to look for after witnessing octopi hit the ice during previous seasons. No kidding you have been successful. You have never hosted a PLAYOFF game! ha i was getting ready to say the same thing. No 'pusses because you all suck in the regular season! that and the fact Jodi Shelley hasn't been on their team this season... before he left everytime he hit the ice it was like a 'pus was hitting the ice Edited April 21, 2009 by OsGOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteCloud 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2009 Sorry, I was distracted by another article on that site. So many things wrong with this. Exotic dancer, 52, attacked by rival with stiletto heel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing-in-avs-town 123 Report post Posted April 21, 2009 Easy way of getting this in.. I already own a cheap 50$ Columbus jersey that I could wear to "show my support" for their team. They'll think less of me as I scroll in with a octopus hanging from my thigh and get in easy, and switch to my red wing jersey. ..If only I lived in USA this would work atleast >.> I was thinking the same thing, it really would be simple. Now the guy that bought 2 tickets, that's brilliant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcjacoby 10 Report post Posted April 21, 2009 I've been on this board every day for almost 2 years and thought with this topic it was time to register. I'm heading to Columbus for games 3 and 4. Just wanted to let everyone know that I WILL BE THROWING AN OCTOPUS. Wings fan for life and I cannot wait to carry on the tradition in Columbus. I've got 2 tickets just like the guy in pittsburgh last year. You heard it here, look for it, it will happen. DO IT!!! And get someone else there to get some pictures!!!! I actually envy you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toledojames 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2009 getting ready to head to Columbus with a buddy of mine. His brother is a jackets fan and got us tickets 8 rows from the ice. I'm gonna use tonight to scope out the arena in preperation for thursdays game. Just bought a nice 4 pound octopus. The plan is to use my standing room ticket for game4 to launch it onto the ice after the national anthem. since i surely will be thrown out ill be heading back in with my other ticket to join my fiance in our seats 4 rows behind the wings bench. And plans have definetly been made for photos and possibly video..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted April 21, 2009 getting ready to head to Columbus with a buddy of mine. His brother is a jackets fan and got us tickets 8 rows from the ice. I'm gonna use tonight to scope out the arena in preperation for thursdays game. Just bought a nice 4 pound octopus. The plan is to use my standing room ticket for game4 to launch it onto the ice after the national anthem. since i surely will be thrown out ill be heading back in with my other ticket to join my fiance in our seats 4 rows behind the wings bench. And plans have definetly been made for photos and possibly video..... Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2009 Same story every year, every team. Don't worry! Octopi will get there one way or another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted April 21, 2009 getting ready to head to Columbus with a buddy of mine. His brother is a jackets fan and got us tickets 8 rows from the ice. I'm gonna use tonight to scope out the arena in preperation for thursdays game. Just bought a nice 4 pound octopus. The plan is to use my standing room ticket for game4 to launch it onto the ice after the national anthem. since i surely will be thrown out ill be heading back in with my other ticket to join my fiance in our seats 4 rows behind the wings bench. And plans have definetly been made for photos and possibly video..... Will you be boiling the octopi tonight? -- definitely recommended! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2009 As for Blue Jackets fans looking for an octopus alternative, I would never want to encourage irresponsible behavior This kind of crap always irritates me. If you don't understand the symbolism of the octopus, fine. But keep your mouth shut, then. We don't throw it because it's smelly and slimy. It's a Detroit tradition, and it's hardly irresponsible. When he can write an article about the history of octopi throwing and detail the symbolism of it, I'll take him seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted April 21, 2009 This kind of crap always irritates me. If you don't understand the symbolism of the octopus, fine. But keep your mouth shut, then. We don't throw it because it's smelly and slimy. It's a Detroit tradition, and it's hardly irresponsible. When he can write an article about the history of octopi throwing and detail the symbolism of it, I'll take him seriously. I love the tradition but, you know this is their first time, and with all first timers we should be gentle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2009 I love the tradition but, you know this is their first time, and with all first timers we should be gentle. I was being gentle. Not a single curse word in there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted April 22, 2009 Any octopi yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted April 22, 2009 OCTOPUS! FINALLY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Fanatic 3 Report post Posted April 22, 2009 OCTOPUS is in the house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted April 22, 2009 I dunno if that poster did it, but someone sure didn't let us down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M0DAN01999 6 Report post Posted April 22, 2009 I respect that tradition, however it has to be uncomfortable to have octopus in hiding for about 3 periods Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blaayze 25 Report post Posted April 22, 2009 and BOOM! goes the dynamite! lol. Beers and Cheers to whoever threw it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
servo 15 Report post Posted April 22, 2009 i am so sick of everyone not respecting one of the greatest traditions in hockey. i know that you mainly throw an octopus on the ice during playoff time. but during the fall i was interning at the chicago suntimes in their sports department. when the hockey season began and they found out chicago was playing the wings in the classic, you wouldve thought that chicago stole the name hockeytown. people jumped on the hawks bandwagon so fast and many of the SPORT WRITERS could not name more than five blackhawks on the team. i took so much crap at work that for the first detroit chicago game, i bought an octopus and threw one on the ice after the national anthem... though i bought two tickets expecting to get kicked out i didn't. here is a picture of me practicing throwing the octopus in the streets of chicago. I salute your dedication, but I would hardly call throwing the Octopi one of the greatest traditions in hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2009 Same story every year, every team. Don't worry! Octopi will get there one way or another. Quoted myself for truth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) I salute your dedication, but I would hardly call throwing the Octopi one of the greatest traditions in hockey. I'd say it is one of the, if not the greatest team playoff traditions in hockey. Edited April 22, 2009 by egroen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CUJO#31 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2009 and BOOM! goes the dynamite! lol. Beers and Cheers to whoever threw it! ROFL, I loved that video! And ditto on those cheers and beers!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted April 22, 2009 So despite actively trying to stop it, octopi still hit the ice. Who was overseeing security on this one, Steve Mason? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2009 So despite actively trying to stop it, octopi still hit the ice. Who was overseeing security on this one, Steve Mason? Has there ever been a series where they successfully kept the octopi out of the building? It always winds up there somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
