Mayor Bill Peduto’s office released the following statement about the catfish incident at Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final Monday at PPG Paints Arena. The statement includes a lot of puns.
"This has turned into a whale of a story. From my perch, I agree with Mayor Barry that we shouldn't be baited into interfering with this fish tale, but if the charges eventually make their way to a judge I hope the predatory catfish hurler who got the hook last night is simply sentenced to community service, perhaps cleaning fish at Wholey's."
Earlier in the day, Nashville Mayor Megan Barry’s office expressed hope that Pittsburgh officials will drop the three misdemeanor charges against Jacob Waddell, 36, of Nolensville, Tenn. after he threw a catfish onto the ice during the game between the Penguins and Nashville Predators. Via the Tennessean:
"Mayor Barry appreciates and applauds the enthusiasm of our fans. However, as mayor she knows that it would be inappropriate for her to intercede in a criminal matter locally, let alone ask the mayor of Pittsburgh to do the same. We would hope that in the spirit of good sportsmanship that any charges for throwing a catfish onto the ice would be quickly dismissed."
Adam Bittner: abittner@post-gazette.com and Twitter, @fugimaster24.
First Published: May 30, 2017, 9:57 p.m.
