
: >In fact, the tradition has been passed down to their affiliate
: >in Adirondack. In Gm 6 of last yr's finals, an 8 legged creature was
: >hurled onto the frozen pond and landed right at the feet of ref
: >Lance Roberts.

: It may have been passed to Toronto, but I've even seen an octopus at
: the Aud -- last year's Bruins-Sabres game.  I knew all about the
: Detroit version, but seeing at the Aud was a bit puzzling.  :-)

I don't think it's puzzling a bit. It's called "unoriginality".

(no, i'm not bitter :)