HATE THEM. RUDE FANS!
Never heard ruder fans in the stands than those in the Prudential center.
I wouldn’t even consider yelling “you suck” at the opposition. There’s something called sportmanship that devils fans lack.
“Fetisov for the Devils plays it cross-ice, into the far corner. Matteau swoops in to intercept. Matteau behind the net, swings it in front. HE SCORES! MATTEAU!! MATTEAU!! MATTEAU!! STEPHANE MATTEAU!! AND THE RANGERS HAVE ONE MORE HILL TO CLIMB, BABY! BUT IT’S MOUNT VANCOUVER! THE RANGERS ARE HEADED TO THE FINALS!!! “
Once more time and with feeling. And get rud of Vancouver. Going to be LA.
They do it in Nashville, too. It isn't just Jersey thing.
Hockey is an audience participation sport. Our local college team has the “he shoots he scores hey goalie you suck” tradition. It’s fun. They can hear you. Some opposing goaltenders that have dealt with it before play along, I’ve seen guys “conduct” it, one the Hulk Hogan ear thing. If you don’t want anybody yelling mean things during the game watch golf. Hockey is a blue collar sport for blue collar people that like beer and yelling.