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The Oshawa Generals currently sit dead last in the Ontario Hockey League, the most reputable of Canada’s major junior leagues. But it turns out that it’s more than just the play on the ice that stinks.
While the Generals sit at just 27 points through 51 games, by far the worst of any team in the 20-team league, it’s their fans who are reportedly stinking up the place.
The Oshawa Generals of the OHL sent out a email to season-ticket holders asking them to shower more often — due to multiple fan complaints about odours at their home games.
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Oshawa Generals Beg Fans To Practice Good Hygeine In Email Blast
The Generals reportedly emailed season-ticket holders recently, asking them to shower before games after repeated complaints about a stench coming from the stands.
“Hello GensNation, we’re thrilled to have you with us nach and every game and appreciate the energy you bring to the arena,” the memo read.
“To help ensure a clean, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly ask for your cooperation with a few simple hygiene practices. Please make use of the hand-sanitizing stations located throughout the arena, cover coughs and sneezes, and be mindful of personal cleanliness while sharing our space with fellow fans.
“If you’re feeling unwell, we encourage you to take care of yourself and cheer us on from home when possible. If you went to the gym or did something that produced body odor, please shower before attending the game.
In an interview with the Durham Region, Oshawa’s director of ticket sales and service Jason Hickham stated he’d received countless complaints about the bad smell and doubled down on his memo, claiming fans can do better.
“I got a lot of people complaining about the (person) next to them smelling like cat pee, bad breath, this, that and everything else,” he told the outlet. “They don’t want to approach their neighbor and it’s awkward for me to approach their neighbor and say, ‘Hey, you smell.”
As a Philadelphia Flyers fan, I can assure you that watching a bad hockey team is a brutal enough experience. But doing it next to someone who smells like cat pee is just adding insult to injury.
Here’s hoping fans take the memo to heart moving forward and, literally, clean up their act.