A rivalry between two ice hockey teams may have been the motive for the stabbing to death of a Philadelphia Flyers fan in the early hours of Sunday morning. Colin McGovern, 24-year-old from Bucks County, was with friends in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square celebrating St. Patrick's Day when a man approached, Action News reported.
The attacker, who was wearing a blue New Jersey Devils hat, asked if the victim was a Flyers fan, which led to an argument. The Devils fan reportedly stabbed McGovern in the stomach before running away. The Flyers fan was taken to Hahnemann University Hospital, where he later died.
"There was a brief verbal altercation, a struggle ensued that lasted a few seconds, and by witness accounts, the offender stabbed the complainant," Philadelphia Police Captain Nicholas Smith said at the scene. "Then the attacker fled the area, going southbound on 19th Street, then eastbound on Manning Street."
Steven E. Simminger, a disabled veteran with a previous record, has been arrested in the incident. The 40-year-old Devils fan was charged with murder and possession of an instrument of crime, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Simminger has prior arrests for assault, harassment, corruption of minors, false imprisonment and reckless driving.
People are crazy. No, this isn't an article from The Onion. This actually happened, and that picture is actually of the guy who did it. Not a good look for Devils fans, and I'm not just referring to the stabbing. Who the hell buys a blue New Jersey Devils hat? That's actually the wackiest part of this story to me. Is that thing custom-made? People that wear odd color team hats are probably the same people voting for Donald Trump. Absolute psychopaths.
In all seriousness, not the most logical way for this guy to react after getting chirped about his hat. If I'm ever in Philly, I am DEFINITELY not wearing any of my Devils/Giants/Yankees gear. No way in hell, I value my life. Clearly this Stevie Simminger guy just does not give a shit. I thought Devils fans were always the rational ones in this rivalry, apparently not.
Speaking of the Devils-Flyers rivalry, it's still there, but it's lost some intensity over the past couple seasons. I think a big part of it is the realignment of the divisions. They play less games against each other every year now, which I don't like. Same with the Rangers, Islanders and Penguins. I never understood this move by the NHL. The Capitals, Red Wings and Blue Jackets don't belong in the division, plain and simple.
Another reason this rivalry isn't what it used to be is because both teams just haven't been that good the past few years. For a long time, it was the Devils and the Flyers battling every year for first place in the Atlantic Division. Not to mention, some legendary playoff series along the way. Remember this?
I miss those days. Not that I want the Flyers to ever be good. Fuck Philly.
While we are on the topic of the Devils, let's just all agree that this year is officially over. Yes, they showed flashes by beating both the Sharks and Kings on the road. Kinkaid even earned third star of the week for the whole league. But, that 7-1 loss last night to the Ducks was embarrassing and demoralizing. Only guy showing up to play is Smith-Pelley. There's always next year, right?
MAKE THE DEVILS GREAT AGAIN...PLEASE
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