A Penguins fan’s shocking act of stealing a puck from a child went viral, sparking outrage and a chaotic scene at the game in Pittsburgh.
The incident happened during the second period in Section 105. A video showed the older fan swiping the puck right from the kid’s hands, which led to a heated exchange with the boy’s mom.
She almost threw a punch, but thankfully, she held back. Other fans jumped in to help, trying to get the older guy to back off.
In the end, the young fan got a puck as a gift from someone else, which made him super happy. Penguins president Kevin Acklin explained that the puck had fallen after a play, and the older fan just snatched it up before the kid could get it.
The crowd wasn’t having it, booing the older fan as he tried to defend his actions. He even gave the puck to his granddaughter, but that didn’t help his case.
Things escalated when the older fan started arguing with other fans and the boy’s mom. The situation got so heated that security had to step in and escort him out.
Acklin mentioned that both families felt they were right, and it’s a reminder of how passionate sports fans can be. It’s a shame it turned into such a mess, especially with another fan incident happening in Philadelphia that same day.
