Scary Scene in Toronto: Safety Emergency Nearly Forces Game to Be Cancelled
The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the league leading Winnipeg Jets tonight in a critical game for both teams. However, the game almost didn't get completed at all as there was a scare in the first period.
Fire Alarm Nearly Cancels Leafs Game In Toronto
About half way through the first period, a fire alarm started to go off in Scotiabank arena. The fire department made an announcement over the PA system indicating that everything was fine.
Fans could hear the announcement on TV, confusing many. Some fans went to social media to joke about the event though as the Leafs were not playing well to that point in the game.
maybe the fire alarm will wake up the leafs? #WPGvsTOR
Luckily, the game continued uninterrupted. The teams are currently deadlocked in a 0-0 tie early in the 3rd period.
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Could you hear the alarm on TV? |
Yes | 183 | 52.3 % |
No | 167 | 47.7 % |
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