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A Tennessee man is describing himself as a “dumb redneck with a bad idea” after police filed charges against him for throwing a catfish on to the rink in Pittsburgh during the opening of the Stanley Cup final.
Police say 36-year-old Jacob Waddell threw the dead fish over the glass surrounding the rink on Monday night during the Nashville Predators-Pittsburgh Penguins game.
He was ejected and charged with disorderly conduct, possessing instruments of crime – in this case, the fish – and disrupting meetings or processions.
Waddell told Nashville radio station WGFX-FM that he came up with the idea ahead of a trip to see relatives in Ohio.

So this dude just got kicked out of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final for throwing a catfish on the ice. pic.twitter.com/DzLK6l1Mv5
— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) May 30, 2017

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He said that “like an ignorant redneck, I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be awesome to throw a catfish on the ice at this game?’”
Nashville mayor Megan Barry released a statement asking that “any charges for throwing a catfish on to the ice would be quickly dismissed”.
Jake Guentzel’s goal lifts Pittsburgh Penguins to 5-3 win in game one of Stanley Cup final
Pittsburgh mayor William Peduto suggested in a statement that Waddell perform community service as punishment – “perhaps cleaning fish at Wholey’s”, a prominent fish market in the city.
The Penguins won the game 5-3. 
Hockey has a long tradition of objects being thrown on the ice, usually in affection like when fans toss hats to mark hat-tricks.
There are odd offerings, too, including the time-honoured tradition of Detroit Red Wings fans throwing octopi during the play-offs.

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‘Dumb redneck with a bad idea’ charged after tossing catfish on to rink in Stanley Cup final

A catfish that was thrown on the ice prior to game two of the Western Conference Final between the Nashville Predators and the Anaheim Ducks. Photo: AFP

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Jake Guentzel’s goal lifts Pittsburgh Penguins to 5-3 win in game one of Stanley Cup final

Pittsburgh Penguins rookie Jake Guentzel scored the winning goal in game one of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Nashville Predators. Photo: AFP

May 29, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Scott Wilson (23) attempts a wrap around shot against Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) and goalie Pekka Rinne (35) during the third period in game one of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

May 29, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Nashville Predators center Filip Forsberg (9) falls over the back of Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) during the third period in game one of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Don Wright-USA TODAY Sports

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 29: Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate after defeating the Nashville Predators 5-3 in Game One of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena on May 29, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Kirk Irwin/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

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Tennessee man describes himself as a ‘dumb redneck with a bad idea’ after police charge him for throwing a catfish on the rink in Stanley Cup final


‘Dumb redneck with a bad idea’ charged after tossing catfish on to rink in Stanley Cup final

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Tennessee man describes himself as a ‘dumb redneck with a bad idea’ after police charge him for throwing a catfish on the rink in Stanley Cup final