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Canucks fans riled up after Boston Pizza in Penticton supports Oilers
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The series hasn't even started yet, but the battle off the ice has
already begun online between Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers
fans.
The latest drama involves a Boston Pizza in Penticton, BC, that
recently threw its support behind the Oilers instead of the Canucks.
Its sign said: "Bring the Cup home, Let's go Oilers."
It was a curious move, given Penticton is far closer to Vancouver than
Edmonton, and the Canucks are British Columbia's team.
Some Canucks fans were outraged online, with one fan even calling for
a boycott. Oilers fans, meanwhile, applauded the move.
This got the attention of former Oilers defenceman Ryan Whitney, who
amplified the above post as he continues to feud with Canucks fans.
The latest Instagram post from Boston Pizza Penticton, which came back
in March and has nothing to do with the playoffs, is filled with
recent comments from Oilers fans. There are also quite a few new
Google reviews for the restaurant referencing the Oilers.
@pentictonbp/Instagram
But it seems Boston Pizza Penticton's support for the Oilers was
short-lived.
The Boston Pizza Penticton sign now reads: "Bring the Cup home, let's
go Canucks."
The Canucks and Oilers will hit the ice at Rogers Arena in Vancouver
for Game 1 on Wednesday. It's the first time the two teams have met in
the playoffs since 1992.
Edmonton is the heavy favourite to win the series, with few pundits
seemingly giving Vancouver much of a chance to win despite the Canucks
having home _sign_ advantage.
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