X13WINGS13X 25 Report post Posted July 8, 2011 http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Red-Wings-fan-fined-for-octopus-throw-has-case-t?urn=nhl-wp8820 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) The crackdown came with encouragement from the NHL, which has sought to curb the tradition in previous seasons. "It's a safety issue. You throw stuff on the ice, people get their skates caught in it, they fall down and hurt themselves. It's wrong. That's a problem," said NHL VP of media relations Frank Brown in April. OMG wth???? Hockey players are always falling down on the ice that's why they wear protective gear moron. Edited July 8, 2011 by Hockeymom1960 3 RedFX, 55fan and Jasper84 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted July 8, 2011 The crackdown came with encouragement from the NHL, which has sought to curb the tradition in previous seasons. "It's a safety issue. You throw stuff on the ice, people get their skates caught in it, they fall down and hurt themselves. It's wrong. That's a problem," said NHL VP of media relations Frank Brown in April. OMG wth???? Hockey players are always falling down on the ice that's why they were protective gear moron. then they should fine everyone who throws a hat onto the ice after a hat trick is scored! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted July 8, 2011 then they should fine everyone who throws a hat onto the ice after a hat trick is scored! Or catfish or rubber rats! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted July 8, 2011 Or catfish or rubber rats! esteef Waffles included? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyrme19 73 Report post Posted July 8, 2011 It would be awesome if the cop didn't show specifically because he was a wings fan and supported the tradition. He was probably forced to enforce it at the time. Someone should investigate and send a fruit basket if that was the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted July 8, 2011 It would be awesome if the cop didn't show specifically because he was a wings fan and supported the tradition. He was probably forced to enforce it at the time. Someone should investigate and send a fruit basket if that was the case. Don't have to be a wings fan. Would you want to show up for that fine? Knowing how much the team means to the city you likely (as an employed public servant) take pride in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winger30 20 Report post Posted July 8, 2011 pretty retarded if you ask me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WizardOfOz30 1,886 Report post Posted July 8, 2011 The crackdown came with encouragement from the NHL, which has sought to curb the tradition in previous seasons. "It's a safety issue. You throw stuff on the ice, people get their skates caught in it, they fall down and hurt themselves. It's wrong. That's a problem," said NHL VP of media relations Frank Brown in April. OMG wth???? Hockey players are always falling down on the ice that's why they wear protective gear moron. If the NHL was so concerned about that then they should stop play when a stick breaks and is sliding around on the ice for 5 minutes. We have our etiquette for the appropriate time to throw them and it is not normally during play. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted July 8, 2011 Bettman should ban the hat trick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) Awesome that the octopus is above the law, just like Sergio Flores (see 3:35) Edited July 8, 2011 by Din758 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted July 8, 2011 The crackdown came with encouragement from the NHL, which has sought to curb the tradition in previous seasons. "It's a safety issue. You throw stuff on the ice, people get their skates caught in it, they fall down and hurt themselves. It's wrong. That's a problem," said NHL VP of media relations Frank Brown in April. OMG wth???? Hockey players are always falling down on the ice that's why they wear protective gear moron. First thing they teach you when learning to skate - how to fall down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted July 8, 2011 Don't have to be a wings fan. Would you want to show up for that fine? Knowing how much the team means to the city you likely (as an employed public servant) take pride in? Seriously. No cop is going to show up to any of these court dates. If they did, the media would publish their name and picture and they'd instantly become the most hated man in not only the city, but the whole metro area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted July 10, 2011 Cops have better things to do, like keeping the streets safe, than show up for a court date for a guy who threw something on the ice at a hockey game. I don't think this will be an issue next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted July 10, 2011 What is sad is making time and costing money to have a court case regarding something of this nature in the first place, something so miniscule to other crimes. 2 WizardOfOz30 and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S.H.M.B. 25 Report post Posted July 10, 2011 Seriously. No cop is going to show up to any of these court dates. If they did, the media would publish their name and picture and they'd instantly become the most hated man in not only the city, but the whole metro area. Officer Antonio Hardwell He's on the left. 1 sleepwalker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted July 10, 2011 Seriously. No cop is going to show up to any of these court dates. If they did, the media would publish their name and picture and they'd instantly become the most hated man in not only the city, but the whole metro area. Don't be ridiculous. 1 Rivalred reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted July 11, 2011 I'm hoping that when the case was thrown out, Al Sobotka picked it up and twirled it around his head before leaving the courthouse. 5 sleepwalker, 55fan, WizardOfOz30 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted July 11, 2011 I'm hoping that when the case was thrown out, Al Sobotka picked it up and twirled it around his head before leaving the courthouse. Post of the month! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites