Octopi

Hey Michiganders (Michiganites?) or those in the know,

Why do Red Wing fans throw octopi on the ice during a hockey game?

Just curious...

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My brother who lives in the Detroit area said that the octopus thrown on the ice are symbols of the 8 games that were originally needed to win the Stanley Cup.

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