**Hockey Announcer Attacked by Rowdy Fan with Chair During Live Broadcast: A New Low for Sportsmanship**
In a shocking turn of events during last night’s live broadcast of the “Puck Off” hockey game between the Flapjack Flyers and the Waffle Warriors, renowned hockey announcer Chuck “The Chuckster” McSlapstick found himself on the receiving end of a flying chair, courtesy of an overzealous fan.
As the game reached its climax, with the score tied at 3-3 and only seconds left on the clock, a fan identified as “Crazy Carl” decided that the best way to express his displeasure over a missed call was to hurl a folding chair at McSlapstick. “I thought it was a penalty shot!” Carl later explained, still wearing his foam finger and a suspiciously sticky jersey. “I just wanted to give Chuck a taste of the action!”
Witnesses reported that the chair missed McSlapstick by mere inches, instead colliding with the snack table, sending nachos and cheese flying like confetti at a wedding. “It was nacho average chair throw,” said fellow announcer Linda “The Ice Queen” Frost. “I’ve seen some wild things in my career, but this was a whole new level of ‘fan engagement.’”
In a post-incident interview, McSlapstick, who was visibly shaken but still managed to keep his signature bowtie intact, quipped, “I’ve been hit by pucks, but never by furniture! I guess I should’ve expected it when they said this was a ‘hard-hitting’ sport.”
The incident has sparked a heated debate among fans and analysts alike. “This is what happens when you let the fans get too close to the action,” said sports analyst Bob “The Boring” Blabbermouth. “Next thing you know, they’ll be throwing their kids onto the ice to score a goal!”
As for Crazy Carl, he was escorted out of the arena, but not before he shouted, “I’ll be back! And next time, I’m bringing a loveseat!”
In the aftermath, the league has announced new safety measures, including mandatory chair checks at the entrance. Meanwhile, McSlapstick is reportedly considering a career in professional dodgeball. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story, and remember: in hockey, it’s not just the players who need to watch their backs!
