Old man steals puck from kid at hockey game
Here’s a guy who’d better hope no one recognizes him.
During the Pittsburgh Penguins’ game Thursday against Buffalo, Sabres coach Dan Bylsma spotted a young fan and tossed the puck to him over the glass.
Then this happened:
Bylsma throws a puck to a young fan; old man grabs it and laughs in kids face. pic.twitter.com/JbCy0QCYpL
— Stephanie (@myregularface) October 30, 2015Here’s another look, and I love the announcer’s reaction:
This just happened. Man grabs #NHL hockey puck intended for kid during Buffalo vs Pittsburgh game: https://t.co/ulYw1Rld9B
— Jeremy Silbert (@JeremySilbert) October 30, 2015That’s lousy, right? Well, you’ll be glad to know that this story had a happy ending:
UPDATE: @penguins do right by the little guy and give him TWO pucks and an awesome throwback Sidney Crosby jersey. pic.twitter.com/c0yUpEconu
— 120 Sports (@120Sports) October 30, 2015I’d hate to be that guy, who is certain to be identified by someone he knows. That’s an awkward start to a conversation. “Hey, Frank, I saw you at the Penguins’ game …”
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This story was originally published October 30, 2015 at 1:18 AM.