<P> The octopus tradition has launched several other object - tossing moments: </P> <P> During Game 3 of the 1995 Stanley Cup Finals between the Detroit Red Wings and the New Jersey Devils, Devils fans threw a lobster, a dead fish, and other objects onto the ice . </P> <P> In the 2006 Stanley Cup playoffs, during the opening - round series between the Wings and the Edmonton Oilers, an Edmonton radio host suggested throwing Alberta Beef on the ice before the game . Oilers fans continued throwing steaks, even at away games, resulting in several arrests at the away cities . </P> <P> In the 2002--03 season, the Nashville Predators fans began throwing catfish onto their home ice, in response to the Red Wings tradition . The first recorded instance occurred on October 26, 2002 in a game between the Red Wings and the Predators . Jessica Hanley, who helps clean the ice in the Gaylord Entertainment Center, told the press: "They are so gross . They're huge, they're heavy, they stink and they leave this slimy trail on the ice . But, hey, if it's good for the team, I guess we can deal with it ." This tradition continued in Game 3 of the 2008 Western Conference Quarterfinals matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and the Nashville Predators when Predator fans threw four catfish onto the ice . </P>

Squid on the ice during a hockey game