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20 lut 2024 · At the game, fans threw a real octopus — which needed to be shoveled off the rink — and a stuffed animal version — which a referee scooped up by hand. And as it turns out, the octopus-tossing is a tradition Red Wings fans have been following for more than 70 years.
The Legend of the Octopus is a sports tradition during Detroit Red Wings home playoff games involving dead octopuses thrown onto the ice rink. The origins of the activity go back to the 1952 playoffs, when a National Hockey League team played two best-of-seven series to capture the Stanley Cup.
1 kwi 2023 · Throwing an octopus onto the ice during a hockey game may seem like a bizarre tradition, but it has a fascinating history. The origins of this ritual date back to 1952, when two Detroit Red Wings fans threw an octopus onto the ice at a playoff game.
26 lis 2023 · During the final game in April 2017 against the New Jersey Devils, an astonishing 35 octopuses were thrown onto the ice, creating a sea of cephalopods that encapsulated the rich history and...
29 mar 2023 · The practice of throwing octopuses on the ice during ice hockey games has been met with mixed reactions from fans, players, and authorities. While some see it as a harmless tradition that adds to the excitement of the game, others argue that it is unethical and unsanitary.
18 kwi 2024 · The tradition of fish tossing might have started back in 1999, when a fan threw a catfish on the ice during a game against Detroit -- a Nashville-styled response to the Red Wings'...
17 mar 2023 · The Detroit Red Wings have a long-standing tradition of throwing octopuses onto the ice during their games. While most octopus tosses are fairly standard, some fans have gotten creative with their tosses, resulting in some truly unforgettable moments.
