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Ducay · 02-25-2010, 11:18 AM

You've all seen the guy. Row 1, attack corner. Bottlecap glasses, helmet with goal light on it, a plethora of giant signs.

He was there at every World Junior game, and surprise surprise, he has been there at every Canadian Olympic game.

At first I thought it was a good idea, but its getting a little tiring seeing how much camera time the guy gets, why not show real fans who arn't being paid to be there. I understand Hockey Canada wanting some extra cheering at the WJHC games, but why do we need him at the olympics? Makes us seem "fake" once you realize we've got this paid shill trying to show off to the world at "how intense fans Canadian fans are"

Ugh, he ranks up there with the "Eh-O-Canada-GO" chant.

02-25-2010, 11:18 AM	#1
Ducay Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Exp:	Hockey is Canada's Game! or Why is HockeyCanada paying this fake fan? You've all seen the guy. Row 1, attack corner. Bottlecap glasses, helmet with goal light on it, a plethora of giant signs. He was there at every World Junior game, and surprise surprise, he has been there at every Canadian Olympic game. At first I thought it was a good idea, but its getting a little tiring seeing how much camera time the guy gets, why not show real fans who arn't being paid to be there. I understand Hockey Canada wanting some extra cheering at the WJHC games, but why do we need him at the olympics? Makes us seem "fake" once you realize we've got this paid shill trying to show off to the world at "how intense fans Canadian fans are" Ugh, he ranks up there with the "Eh-O-Canada-GO" chant.