Alberta Beef was thrown on the ice during the Detroit-Edmonton series...in reaction to the usual squids thrown on the ice at Joe Louis Arena. It was local DJs who tossed it during the Canadian national anthem.
Big Georges Laraque reacts:
"They threw the beef in Detroit, and we won. I think it's an awesome idea," said Laraque, who was so hyped about the idea he could barely contain himself yesterday.
"Edmonton has better fans than Detroit. What better way to rub it in their faces than by throwing a big Alberta steak onto the ice?
"It gets people revved up. We can associate it with winning and start a whole new tradition!"
Besides, Laraque added, it’s free advertising for Alberta’s beef industry, which has been hobbled by recent American attempts to stall cattle trading since the mad cow scare.
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Playoffs/Edmonton/2006/04/25/1549556-sun.html