In Detroit, there is a tradition during a hockey match throwing octopus on the ice

It all began in April 1952, when the "Detroit" has once again joined the fight for the Stanley Cup. In those years, to win the trophy it was enough to win only two series to four victories, a total of eight matches. Brothers Peter and Gerald Kuzimano who owned a fish shop, decided to support the "Wings" some original way. Fans of "Detroit" with the experience assure that it is in their own shop, and got the idea to throw an octopus onto the ice as a symbol of the required eight victories. Conceived was executed April 15, 1952 in the old "Arena Olympia».

Since matches in Detroit repeatedly interrupted by rain eviscerated shellfish until the league has not undertaken for restoring order. "Caps or plush toys - still all right, but the slimy octopus - it is already too much. Can you imagine how much work is to clear them from the area? "- Asks Jack, a former Clerk of" Arena-Olympia "and" Joe Louis Arena ", and now just a passionate fan of" Wings ».

Especially popular among the throwers octopuses are stores "Super Fish", although you can buy them anywhere. But only in the "Super Fish" you will get a special "Osminozhny set." In addition to the refined and eviscerated shellfish there enters carrying a plastic bag, latex gloves and a set of ... instruction manual. First, it is recommended to boil the octopus (this will strengthen the carcass, and it will not burst from hitting the ice). Secondly, it is necessary to strictly follow the instructions of how to clear it of mucus, so that it is not stuck to the ice. On top of the kit included a written agreement that throwing an octopus you'll only be a break or after the match.

Common octopus designed for throwing - about a kilogram carcass weight and 40-60 centimeters in scope, but once on the ice turned out to be a 16-pound clam. They say that the average pre-game playoffs every store sells 15-20 "osminozhnyh kits" for $ 8.10 apiece.





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