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Why do the throw octopus in a detroit red wings hockey game?

April 26, 2017Detroit hockey Octopus red throw wings

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Why do the throw octopus in a detroit red wings hockey game?

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In the 1950’s you needed 8 wins to win the Stanley Cup. In 1955 I believe the Red Wings won 8 straight games (no losses) to win the Stanley Cup. A fan who worked at a fish market saw 8 legs on an octopus symbolizing the 8 wins needed to win the cup. Thus a tradition was born and now it is thrown on the ice for good luck.