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Gotta See It: Octopus finds its way onto the ice in Colorado
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Rats, Octopi and sharks: NHL needs pest control for playoffs
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Gotta See It: Octopi everywhere as Sheahan scores final goal in
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Gordie: The Legend of Mr. Hockey: Detroit Free Press
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Red Wings fans closed Joe Louis Arena in style by tossing 35
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PETA's Plea to Red Wings: Please Keep Octopuses off the Ice!
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Red Wings fans closed Joe Louis Arena in style by tossing 35
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Red Wings, under a flurry of octopuses, bid farewell to Joe Louis