Hershey Bears fans throw debris after disputed overtime goal replay
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Updated · Russian Machine Never Breaks · May 6
Hershey Bears fans throw debris after disputed overtime goal replay
12 articles · Updated · Russian Machine Never Breaks · May 6
At Giant Center in Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton won 4-3 when Rutger McGroarty scored 5:03 into overtime, putting the Penguins 2-1 up in the best-of-five series.
Fans booed, rocked the glass and pointed at the jumbotron after replays appeared inconclusive, while officials left without a video review despite confusion in the arena.
The AHL later posted an overhead angle on social media showing the puck crossed the line, and the Penguins can eliminate the Bears in Thursday's Game 4.
What punishment awaits the historic Hershey Bears after their fans' chaotic outburst during the Calder Cup playoffs?
Will this fan riot force the AHL to adopt NHL-level goal review technology for its playoff games?
Did prospect Rutger McGroarty’s controversial goal just fast-track his journey to the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins?