Wednesday's letters: Game 3 mayhem can't be repeated
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During Game 3 of this year's Stanley Cup finals, things got out of control — both on and off the ice. A total of 140 penalty minutes were handed out, including seven game misconducts.
When Edmonton Oilers player Kasperi Kapanen was leaving the game after his penalty, a fan threw a drink at him — something that was clearly caught on TV. As the game neared its end, fans also threw garbage and even plastic rats onto the ice. This type of behaviour is unacceptable and dangerous.
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