Why do we all go to sporting events when nearly every game is on TV?
For the smells, the environment, and maybe just to get out of the house. But really, we all still love going to games because you just never know what you might see when you get tens of thousands of people together under one roof.
On the ice or field or court, sure, but sometimes in the stands, too.
That was definitely the case on Wednesday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. As the Red Wings were in the midst of a crazy, back-and-forth game with the Philadelphia Flyers, looking for some revenge over a team they lost to just a few days ago, a scene in the stands stole everyone’s attention.
During the third period, a shirtless man had to be escorted out of the lower bowl at LCA by multiple ushers. At one point, it looked like he may try and make a run for it before he was suddenly swarmed by more ushers in the area. Unfortunately, it was hard to tell which team’s fan base should be embarrassed about the tussle because, well, he didn’t have a shirt!
Both Helene St. James, the Free Press’ Red Wings insider, and Junfu Han, the Freep’s distinguished photographer, couldn’t take their eyes off the bizarre scene in the crowd, as Han sprung into action and got some photographs of the shirtless man.
Hilariously, the crazed fan also showed up in the background of one Han’s photographs of Patrick Kane celebrating his game-winning goal.
Speaking of the game, the Wings ultimately came out on top with a 6-4 win in a fun offensive game, securing a win in their second straight game.
The Wings will be back in action on Friday and Saturday, with both games coming against the Montreal Canadiens.