calling all ice hockey fans...

[Misty]

I know nothing of sports. I am completely sports-impaired. So could someone please explain this to me?

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a.../1053/SPORTS05

Is it "tradition" to throw an octopus on the ice? If so, why? Why would anyone spend $300 on a ticket for what basically amounts to a stupid practical joke? What became of the octopus? Is it hanging as a trophy in someone's living room, or did it become someone's dinner? Either way, I hope it didn't go to waste.

This whole thing has me somewhat perplexed. Maybe I just need a hobby.

[KaeZoo]

It's a very specific Detroit Red Wings playoff tradition. Here's a short explanation.

[Boozy]

I'm still amused that the title reads "ice" hockey.

To a Canadian, there is no other kind.

[lordlundar]

I'm still amused that the title reads "ice" hockey.

To a Canadian, there is no other kind.

What are you talking about? Hockey is a religion year round, on any surface at any time! Ice is simply the official surface. So Nyah!

[Broomjockey]

What are you talking about? Hockey is a religion year round, on any surface at any time! Ice is simply the official surface. So Nyah!

Yeah, but how often do you hear "Hockey" and go "Hmm, I wonder what kind they're talking about?"

On a semi-related note: http://www.jughead.tv/lyrics_hockey.html
Just in case anyone wondered about the different types of hockey