drumlife19 4 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 Hmm.... Even though they lost, I wonder if said fan was thrown out and fined... http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?hdpid=49&id=113791&navid=mod-left1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickey Redmond 15 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 wonder how many fans in Miami got kicked out and fined for the rats, probably all of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 A catfish? What a damned waste of good food! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trapt1307 81 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 Preds fans deserve a lot of credit for their crowds and support during the playoffs, but the catfish thing is just lame. They really do have a solid fan base though for a southern expansion team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 Where did they get the catfish idea from, anyone know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 Hmm.... Even though they lost, I wonder if said fan was thrown out and fined... http://video.nhl.com...navid=mod-left1 Does Nashville have a city ordinance against throwing objects at sporting events? The Wings fans who have been fined have received that fine under a Detroit city ordinance. The NHL cannot fine a civilian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 The catfish isn't as lame as the Tootoo train whistle thing!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 Where did they get the catfish idea from, anyone know? I always assumed that the catfish is thrown because cats like to eat fish, and i think a predator is supposed to be a type of cat. Yes, stupid I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) I wonder if the NHL and Bettman see to it that those fans got thrown out. DISCLAIMER: I am going along the angle of ruining fan experiences in general and not going for Bettman might favor Nasville/insert team name "here" and hates Detroit (which I really do not like it when fans get into that most the time in here, though I do get it) Edited May 10, 2011 by SouthernWingsFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salviaman 104 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 because there is a river that runs through downtown Nashville filled with catfish. and as we all know... rednecks love to fish. but they manily started throwing it on the ice because they wanted to be just like Detroit with our octopi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 I just don't get the catfish part though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Crane 289 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 Oh, Nashville... 2 sleepwalker and Chris Avram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWestWing 71 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 Cut em some slack - its entertainment. They're looking for something to call their own. Sure it's a takeoff on us but honestly every time someone throws a 'pus on the ice someone has to explain it to someone. And ours is more of a symbolic tradition since it takes more than 8 to win these days anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MGreenberg 105 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 The octopus makes sense at least you know. Since the fans have been doing since(well I don't know how long) it took eight wins to the cup but a catfish? Makes no sense, Nashville trying to be like Detroit is just stupid. 1 evilmrt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 Oh well. They are starting to build up a very good hockey franchise and they want to use some gimmicks... Again, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingmachine 189 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 Well... at least the first time an octopus was thrown it worked for us, hence the birth of a great tradition (with meaning). The catfish thing doesn’t seem to work. 1 Chris Avram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 Does Nashville have a city ordinance against throwing objects at sporting events? The Wings fans who have been fined have received that fine under a Detroit city ordinance. The NHL cannot fine a civilian. I would think they have an ordinance like that, however, it's Nashville so who knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 Well, we started something with the octopus...Catfish in Nashville, rubber rats in Florida (good thing it wasn't real ones!), beef steaks in Calgary, I even heard a salmon got thrown in Vancouver. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 You know what would be better imitation? Winning the cup. 1 Din758 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted May 10, 2011 Where did they get the catfish idea from, anyone know? We have the octopus. They wanted something similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purrrnella 132 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 Officer Bullock informed me that the enforcement of Municipal Code 38-5-4 is at the request of the NHL. Evidently, police supervisors were informed Wednesday night, either before or during the game, by League representatives that they don’t want anything thrown on the ice. An officer has to witness the throw and nab the thrower on the spot, but it’s something they can and will enforce. Apparently, distance from players is not an issue: any octopus on the ice is grounds for ejection and a fine. I asked if it applied to hats thrown down for a hat trick and Officer Bullock pointed out it’d be much harder to enforce on hundreds/thousands of hats versus a few octopi. The interesting part is that the Wings are not the ones asking for it. According to Officer Bullock, they’re fine with the tradition, and even like it. And I gather the police aren’t big fans of enforcing it either. It’s up to the officer’s discretion, so it’s possible fans may still get away with it at times. But with NHL officials pushing for it, it’s less safe to throw than it ever has been. Previously, it may have been a bit of an empty threat. Now it has teeth. Here`s the link http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/15/no-octopi-fly-zone-nhl-looking-to-eliminate-traditional-octopus-toss-in-detroit/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Avram 18 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 Where did they get the catfish idea from, anyone know? You want bandwagon fans? Go to Nashville. Lol they're throwing catfish? Haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 As they said on an episode of "Monty Python", "You're just no fun anymore." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACallToArms 270 Report post Posted May 10, 2011 Imitation - the highest form of flattery... Often imitated - never duplicated. GO WINGS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites