Rats, Octopi and sharks! NHL needs pest control for playoffs
According to the Red Wings, the octopus first made its appearance on
April 15, 1952. Two Detroit brothers threw it on the ice at Olympia
Stadium, the idea being that each tentacle was symbolic of a win in the
playoffs.
Back in the day, the six-team NHL required only eight wins of its playoff champion, not the current 16.
The Red Wings swept the series that year, and the octopus toss has
been a staple ever since. The tradition carried to Joe Louis Arena on
opening night in 1979 when several found their way on to the ice.
(SI.com)
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