Weird Sporting Traditions

[blackdiamond]

I was reading the local paper recently and came across this bizarre story.

Octopus twirl now illegal

The NHL has decided octopus twirling doesn't fit in with league image, or something to that effect.

The Wings have been told by the league that if Al Sobotka (or anyone else) twirls the octopus that's thrown onto the ice before playoff games, it'll cost the team $10,000.

I know opposing general managers have complained of this tradition because stuff flies off the octopus and sticks to the ice, but this is such a recognizable Detroit tradition.

One landed, just after the game, on the ice before Game 5, as usual. Nashville defenseman Greg Zanon skated by and whacked it aside with his stick.



Here is a video relating to this tradition.

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I wonder what could be done at Port games? Anyone else know of bizarre sporting traditions like this?

 

[RangaInTeal]

I wonder what could be done at Port games? Anyone else know of bizarre sporting traditions like this?

I can remember Brisbane use to have this bloke, With blond hair and Jet Black Facial hair, who after his team won done this Handstand sort of thing and kissed the turf. Was a bit lame and show ponyish but it was unique! Fremantle wave Anchors around at Subi when they win to signify that next week they will loose and remain anchored (not to drift to high!)

 

[Toots Hibbert]

There's a club here that identifies itself as a car commercial. Probably haven't been doing it long enough to be called a tradition though.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

There was the opposition coffin that used to do the rounds at Port GF's in the 80s/90s.

 

[dreamkillers]

There was the opposition coffin that used to do the rounds at Port GF's in the 80s/90s.

Ah the good ol' days - mid 70's through to to the mid 90's...........

 

[blackdiamond]

I think I saw the coffin at the 2004 grand final, can't speak for last year though.