The Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche have both had strong beginnings to the season,
The Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche have both had strong beginnings to the season,
but some of their supporters appear to be frustrated.
but some of their supporters appear to be frustrated.
A fight between fans of the two teams turned bloody during a game Tuesday night at Canada Life Centre.
A fight between fans of the two teams turned bloody during a game Tuesday night at Canada Life Centre.
Security tried to escort two Avalanche fans, who were apparently drunk,
Security tried to escort two Avalanche fans, who were apparently drunk,
out of the arena, but they allegedly attacked security.
out of the arena, but they allegedly attacked security.
That was when a Jets fan stepped in to intervene,
That was when a Jets fan stepped in to intervene,
but he was pushed and tumbled down the stairs of the lower bowl,
but he was pushed and tumbled down the stairs of the lower bowl,
hitting his head along the boards and causing a gash.
hitting his head along the boards and causing a gash.
He reportedly was on the ground for some time before officers arrived.
He reportedly was on the ground for some time before officers arrived.
Two fans were handcuffed and taken out of the arena.
Two fans were handcuffed and taken out of the arena.
The Jets won the game, 5-0, thanks to Blake Wheeler's hat trick.
The Jets won the game, 5-0, thanks to Blake Wheeler's hat trick.