Why do people throw octopusses in hockey?

Question

Why do people throw octopusses in hockey?

Answer 1

octopi

(plural for octopus)

Answer 2

The octopus has 8 tentacles which represent the 8 wins that used to be needed to win the stanley cup

used to have to win 8 games back then

i think tradition is going on for 56 years

Answer 3

Tradition. I am sure someone will have details.

Answer 4

Detroit is the only team that does it, although for some reason another team did it this year

Answer 5

That is a tradition in Det. The octopus has 8 tentacles which represent the 8 wins that used to be needed to win the stanley cup (before more teams were added to the playoffs and the series was extended to best of 7)