Four Hockey Fans Ejected for Chanting ‘Basketball’ at Opposing Team’s Player

Devante Smith-Pelly #25 of the Washington Capitals skates against the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center on December 11, 2017 Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

For fans were ejected from a hockey game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals on Saturday, Feb. 17 after they chanted “Basketball” at a player in the penalty box.

Capitals forward Devante Smith-Pelly was sent to the penalty box during the third and final period of Saturday night’s game, played in Chicago’s United Center.