The Tampa Bay Lightning have stirred up some controversy with a new rule in their arena for the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs.
Similar to what the Florida Panthers did last season, the Lightning are implementing a rule targeting away fans. Specifically, there's a section in the arena where wearing away team colors or jerseys will be prohibited.
Fans are understandably upset about this. Spending big bucks on tickets only to be told what to wear feels like a slap in the face.
Tampa fans, tell me this is only a joke..
Any NHL team that does this is weak, really going to prohibit someone from wearing their team merchandise when they spent hundreds of dollars on a ticket to watch the game..
This kind of rule might be common in European football, where there are designated sections for away fans. But in the NHL, it's rubbing some fans the wrong way.
It's important to note that this rule only applies to a specific club area, so away fans can still enjoy the game in Tampa Bay. Let's hope this doesn't discourage anyone from attending, especially during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
