Flyers Release Statement On Fan Behavior
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- April 18th, 2016 at the Wells Fargo Center will go down as yet another black-eye on Philadelphia sports fans.
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Toward the end of an embarrassing 6-1 Flyers Game 3 loss to the Capitals, fans decided to shower the players on the ice with plastic bracelets in which the Flyers gave out for a pre-game ceremony.
On Tuesday, the Flyers release this statement via 94WIP's Howard Eskin:
"Flyers fans are the best in sports. However, last night, a number of individuals behaved in an unacceptable manner. Fans have the right to voice their displeasure vocally or by not watching or attending games, but when displeasure is expressed in a way that embarrasses or endangers others, it cannot be condoned or tolerated.
As an organization and on behalf of the overwhelming majority of Flyers' fans who express their passion in a positive manner, we wish to express our sincere regret."
According to Dan Steinberg of the Washington Post, the Flyers say approximately 100 bracelets were thrown.
Flyers PR says approximately 100 bracelets were thrown last night. Attendance was 19,678. So that would be half of one percent.
— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) April 19, 2016