The Penguins, the target of scorn from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals earlier this season, are now drawing praise from the animal rights group for their handling of the catfish-throwing incident at Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final Monday at PPG Paints Arena.
PETA executive vice president Tracy Reiman released the following statement Tuesday supporting the team, arena staff and misdemeanor charges brought against Jacob Waddell, of Nolensville, Tenn. after he was removed from the arena for throwing a catfish onto the ice during the game between the Penguins and Nashville Predators.