Predators fans toss multiple catfish on ice before Game 6 (Video)

Jun 5, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; A member of the Nashville Predators handles two catfish that were thrown on the ice in the third period in game four of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; A member of the Nashville Predators handles two catfish that were thrown on the ice in the third period in game four of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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As if one catfish on the ice wasn’t enough before a game, the Predators fans went all out before Game 6 and made themselves a catfish storm.

The catfish tradition for the Nashville Predators was inevitable to continue for a do-or-die Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, but the fans certainly upped the ante immediately after the National Anthem.

Before the game, with the Pittsburgh Penguins up 3-2 in the series and holding the potential to end the season tonight with a win on the road, the Predators and their fans wanted to make sure they ended their last home game of the year with a bang.

To celebrate the special occasion, a catfish was equipped with a glitter-filled party hat and a Predators jersey was the lone one shown on the NBC broadcast, but it certainly wasn’t alone on the ice before the first face off.

Fans apparently were ready with some serious catfish inventory on Sunday night, as at least five catfish made their way onto the ice, giving the maintenance crew some extra work

The action didn’t stop there, as another catfish made its way onto the ice to delay the game a little more just a few minutes into the first period.

The Predators fans have become notorious for their antics during the team’s home games, between the catfish tradition and their chants at the visiting goalie after their home squad scores a goal. It’s no surprise that they’d go a little extra for the team as a final sendoff, but it still doesn’t take away from how awesome a storm of catfish truly is.

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Nashville is certainly hoping their extra effort for their superstitions turns into some extra production from their players on the ice, and hopefully forcing some more hockey in a few days in the process.