Playful Panthers: The Hilarious Rat-Shooting Tradition Taking Over Hockey

Florida Panthers' Hilarious Post-Game Tradition: Shooting Rats at Brad Marchand The Florida Panthers have a unique way of celebrating their wins – by playfully shooting plastic rats at Boston Bruins player Brad Marchand. The tradition recently gained attention after Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk discussed it on the Pat McAfee Show. "I don't actually recall how it started because I wasn't playing in the regular season," Tkachuk said, explaining his late arrival to the playful custom. "I think it started with E-Rod shooting the first one at him and then Barky was like, 'Alright, well if you're going to shoot one, then I'll nicely pass one into you.'" The playful tradition highlights the team's camaraderie and lighthearted approach to the game. It's a fun story with broad appeal, showing a different side of professional sports. The tradition is a testament to the Panthers' team spirit and their ability to find humor even in high-stakes competition.