Hat Tricked: Kraken Fans Receive Free Hats After Confusion Over McCann's Nullified Hat Trick
Jared McCann's hat trick was nullified during a recent game, leaving fans who threw their hats onto the ice in confusion. The play was under review due to a high-sticking penalty earlier in the game. Former NHL referee Dave Jackson explained that a linesman can only stop play if there is a facial injury. Fans were left hatless and unsure of what had happened.
To make amends for the confusion, the Kraken launched a "Hat Tricked" promotion the following day. Fans who threw their hats onto the ice were offered a chance to redeem a free hat, courtesy of American Express. The promotion was limited to attendees of the game against the Washington Capitals, with the first 1,000 fans who filled out a form receiving a new hat.
The promotion aimed to ensure that fans who participated in the tradition of throwing hats onto the ice felt appreciated despite the overturned hat trick. American Express, the sponsor of the promotion, already had a "Re-Cap" contest in place for hat tricks at home games. The "Hat Tricked" promotion provided fans with an opportunity to receive a new hat and make up for the confusion surrounding McCann's nullified hat trick.